CSR generation for Microsoft IIS 4.x

In this article, we'll look at generating IIS SSL CSR using Microsoft IIS 4.x.

Generate the CSR request, then copy and paste it during the order of the certificate:

1. Open the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) for IIS (available on the Windows® NT 4.0): Option Pack > Microsoft Internet Information Server > Internet Service Manager.
   
2. In the MMC, expand the Internet Information Server folder and expand the computer name.
   
3. Open the Site Property window for which the CSR request is generated. This can be done by right-clicking.
   
4. Open the Directory Security folder
   
5. In the Secure Communications area of the Properties window, select the Key Manager button and select "Create New Key..."
   
6. Select "Put the request in a file that you will send to an authority". Specify the file name (or confirm the default).
   
7. Fill in the relevant details:
   
8. Fill in all the fields, avoiding the following signs and symbols: ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) ~ ? > < & / \
9. Note: If your server has a 128 bits capacity, you can generate keys up to 2048 bits.
   
10. Click Next until you reach Finish.
    
11. Click Finish.

• Key Manager displays an icon of a key. This key will have an orange line in the middle until you complete its creation. Select the "Computers" menu and click Exit. Select «Yes» when you are asked to confirm the changes.

• When you complete an order, make sure that this file (this is your CSR) is inserted in the field for the CSR request in the order and contains in itself:

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST----- 

-----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----

12. Click Next. 
    
13. Confirm your details in the order.
    
14. Process completed  

We recommend that you keep the password for your key and back it up, because no one can help you with its recovery.