How to Add a Server Certificate

A server certificate provides your Windows Internet server with encryption capabilities. The Windows Internet Information Services (IIS) provides a Web host, so you can upload and serve Microsoft-encoded Web pages to users. Encryption services are used to protect private information. You add a server certificate to the website to secure your readers' and customers' private information. The IIS utility provides a simple interface for adding a server certificate.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Administrative Tools." Click "Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager" to open your main IIS console.

2. Click your IIS server name on the left and double-click "Server Certificate" in the center details pane. This opens a certificate wizard.

3. Click the link labeled "Computer Certificate Request" on the right side of the window. Click the "Browse" button and select your certificate file on your hard drive. In the "Friendly Name" text box, enter your domain name for the website. Click "OK" to save your certificate to the server.

References

• Digicert: IIS 7 SSL Certificate Installation