Archives: How-Tos
How to generate a certificate signing request (CSR) in SSL.com’s customer portal.
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Export a PKCS #12 / PFX File from Keychain Access on macOS
How to export a PKCS #12 file from Keychain Access, the key and password manager built into macOS.
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Installing an S/MIME Certificate and Sending Secure Email in Mozilla Thunderbird on Windows 10
These instructions detail how to install an S/MIME certificate and send secure email messages with Mozilla Thunderbird on Windows PCs.
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Installing an S/MIME Certificate and Sending Secure Email in macOS
These instructions detail how to install an S/MIME certificate in macOS and use it to send secure email messages with Apple Mail.
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Requesting and Managing Signed Certificates on F5 BIG-IP
How-To covering certificate request and management on F5 BIG-IP
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Install SSL.com CA Root Certificates
CA Root Certificates, CA-bundle, Intermediate Files
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Create the .well-known folder in IIS
How to make the .well-known/pki-validation hidden directory using Microsoft IIS Manager.
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How to Install SafeNet Authentication Client for Code Signing
How to download the SafeNet client. For certificates on Gemalto USB tokens.
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Configure CAA Records to Authorize SSL.com
A how-to for best configuration of CAA records for SSL.com customers.
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Create a New Website in IIS 5/6
How to create a new website in Microsoft’s Internet Information Server (IIS) 6.
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Sharing Certificates Between Servers
Sharing certificates between servers can be accomplished using either of two methods outlined in this guide.
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Installing an SSL Certificate in Zimbra
Instructions on the two methods of installing a SSL Certificate in Zimbra.
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Require Strong Ciphers in Windows IIS 7.5 and 8
Windows Internet Information Service (or IIS) 7.5 and 8 can be configured to use only strong ciphers.
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Install an SSL Certificate in Exchange 2007
Working with Microsoft Exchange is both fun and rewarding. However, some tasks take place so seldom that you may need a refresher to help you
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Create a .pfx/.p12 Certificate File Using OpenSSL
How to create a .pfx/.p12 certificate from the command line using OpenSSL.
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Upgrade a Certificate from SHA-1 to SHA-2
You can change from SHA-1 to SHA-2 by “reprocessing” your current certificate. This is free and easy to do at any time via your SSL.com account!
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Reprocess a Certificate
Reprocessing your SSL.com certificate is free and can be done as often as required.
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Fix Warnings of Non-SSL Elements on Your Site
Mixed-content warnings (non-SSL elements) mean that both secured and unsecured elements are being served up on a page.
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How to Create a .pfx File
How to combine a private key with a .p7b certificate file to create a .pfx file on Windows Internet Information Server (IIS).
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Fix the IIS 7 “No Private Key” Error Message
How to correct the “No Private Key” error message in Windows Internet Information Server (IIS).
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Remove a Root Certificate in Internet Explorer
Instructions for removing an unwanted root certificate in IE (Internet Explorer).
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Remove a Root Certificate in Firefox
How to remove or disable an unwanted root certificate in Firefox.
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