You can create a certificate signing request (csr) for cpanel using the following instructions. Once you have created the csr, copy and paste it into the ssl.com certificate order page:
Generate CSR for cPanel 11
Step 1: Generate a Private Key
- Login to cPanel.
- Click SSL/TLS Manager > Private Keys (KEY).
- Scroll down near the bottom of the page to the Generate a New Key section.
- Select the desired domain name from the pull-down menu, or type it into the Host field (e.g., www.domain.com).
- Select the key bit-length. We recommend 2048 (2048 is required for EV certificates).
- Click the Generate button to generate the new key.
- A new private key is generated and is stored on the server.
Step 2: Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
- Click SSL/TLS Manager > Certificate Signing Request (CSR).
- Using the CSR Legend on the right-hand side of this page, fill out the Generate a New Certificate Signing Request form.
- Click the Generate button to generate the new CSR.
- cPanel shows you the CSR in the top box under SSL Certificate Signing Request (don't worry about the contents of the box below it, you don't need it).
- Copy everything in the top box.
- Save a copy of your CSR. The CSR will be needed during the online order process. You'll be asked to copy-and-paste your CSR into a special CSR box.