Generate CSR (Certificate Signing Request) without a front-end web server

If you selected "No frontend web server" when setting up the frontend web server, you can create a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) directly via the dialog. A CSR is the preliminary stage of an SSL certificate and is required to apply for an SSL certificate from a certification authority.

Step-by-step guide

To generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request), proceed as follows:

1. Start the dialog for configuring the front-end web server.

   The dialog is displayed when a new portal is created.

   

   OR

   The dialog can be called up at any time via the portal properties.

   

   The value "No frontend web server" must be selected in the "Type" field.

2. Click on Create a request file (CSR) here. (The text is colored blue when you place the mouse over it)

3. The "Certificate data" dialog box (1) is displayed.

   

   Enter the following details for the CSR:

   • Host (CN - Common Name)

   • Organizational Unit (OU)

   • Organization (O - Organization)

   • Location (L - Locality)

   • Bundesland (ST - State or Province)

   • Country (C - Country)

     Optional properties

   • Subject Alternative Names

     Enter each Alternative Name on its own line.

4. Click on "Next".

   The "Certificate data" dialog box (2) is displayed.

   

5. Click on the icon ().

   A window is displayed in which you can specify the name and storage location of the CSR file.

6. Click on the icon ().

   A window is displayed in which you can specify the name and storage location of the keystore file.

7. Enter the password for the keystore file.

8. Click on "Finish".

   You return to the dialog box for configuring the front-end web server.