How to Create a Public Certificate

Certificates are files created on your Windows server computer to encrypt data. A public certificate is a self-signed certificate used to test your Internet Information Services, or IIS, function. They are typically used by developers to create encrypted applications. IIS has a certificate creation wizard that helps you create a public certificate for your Windows Web host server. It only takes a few steps to create the certificate.

Instructions

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

2. Click your Web server name on the left side of the window. Double-click "Server Certificates." Click the link in the Actions pane labeled "Create Self-Signed Certificate."

3. Type a name for your certificate. Click "OK" to create it on your computer. Now that it is created, you must bind it to the website.

4. Click "Bindings" to open a new window. Click "Add." Select "HTTPS" from the drop-down menu and then select your website in the "Website" drop-down menu. Click "OK" to save your settings.

References

• SSL Shopper: How to Create a Self Signed Certificate in IIS 7