{"id":1078,"date":"2024-07-03T15:13:53","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T15:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=1078"},"modified":"2025-04-11T07:18:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T07:18:07","slug":"how-to-install-the-ssl-in-iis-on-windows-vps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/402\/how-to-install-ssl-in-iis-on-windows-vps.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Install the SSL in IIS on Windows VPS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Securing your website with an SSL certificate is essential in today\u2019s digital environment. SSL certificates encrypt data transmitted between a user\u2019s browser and the web server, ensuring that sensitive information such as personal details, login credentials, and payment information remains secure from eavesdroppers and cybercriminals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) is not just a web server; it&#8217;s a flexible, secure, and manageable Platform for hosting anything on the Web. It can host web applications and static content and offers a wide range of features, including security, performance, and extensibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you operate a website on a Windows VPS using IIS, installing an SSL certificate involves several critical steps. These steps include generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), submitting the CSR to a Certificate Authority (CA) to obtain the SSL certificate, and installing and configuring the SSL certificate on your IIS server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this comprehensive guide, we aim to walk you through installing an SSL certificate on Microsoft IIS in a Windows VPS environment, ensuring you have all the information you need at your fingertips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/394\/How-to-Check-Users-Logged-in-Remote-Desktop.html\"><strong>How to Check Users Logged in Remote Desktop?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the Prerequisites?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. A Windows VPS with IIS Installed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure you have a Windows VPS with the Internet Information Services (IIS) installed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Administrative Access to the Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have administrative privileges to install and configure the SSL certificate. Ensure you have access to an account with sufficient permissions to make changes to the IIS configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Domain Name<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have a domain name you intend to secure with the SSL certificate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. An SSL Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchase an SSL certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). Ensure you have access to the account used to purchase the certificate, as you will need to submit your Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and download the certificate once it\u2019s issued.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once downloaded, you should have a ZIP file containing the following certificate files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>certificate.crt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ca_bundle.crt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>private.key<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/391\/How-to-Change-Password-on-Remote-Desktop.html\"><strong>How to Change Password on Remote Desktop?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to Install the SSL in Microsoft IIS on Windows VPS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2605 <strong>Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Press <strong>\u2018Windows + R\u2019<\/strong>, type <strong>\u2018inetmgr\u2019<\/strong>, and press <strong>\u2018Enter.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/type-inetmgr.png\" alt=\"type inetmgr\" class=\"wp-image-1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/type-inetmgr.png 410w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/type-inetmgr-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In the left-hand Connections pane, select the server name.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-the-left-hand-Connections-pane.png\" alt=\"In the left-hand Connections pane\" class=\"wp-image-1080\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Double-click the <strong>\u2018Server Certificates\u2019<\/strong> feature in the middle pane.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Double-click-the-Server-Certificates.png\" alt=\"Double-click the Server Certificates\" class=\"wp-image-1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Double-click-the-Server-Certificates.png 449w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Double-click-the-Server-Certificates-300x114.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In the <strong>\u2018Actions\u2019<\/strong> pane on the right, click <strong>\u2018Create Certificate Request.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-Create-Certificate-Request.png\" alt=\"click Create Certificate Request\" class=\"wp-image-1082\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Fill Out the Request Details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/feel-out-of-Certificate.png\" alt=\"feel out of Certificate\" class=\"wp-image-1083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/feel-out-of-Certificate.png 669w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/feel-out-of-Certificate-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: ' \\25C6';\">\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Your domain name (e.g., www.yourdomain.com).<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>Organization:<\/strong> Your company\u2019s legal name.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>Organizational Unit:<\/strong> Your department (e.g., IT).<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>City\/Locality:<\/strong> The city where your organization is located.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>State\/Province:<\/strong> The state\/province where your organization is located.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>Country\/Region:<\/strong> The two-letter country code (e.g., US for the United States).<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Click <strong>\u2018Next\u2019<\/strong> &amp; choose <strong>\u2018Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/choose-\u2018Microsoft-RSA-SChannel-Cryptographic-Provider.png\" alt=\"choose \u2018Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider\" class=\"wp-image-1084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/choose-\u2018Microsoft-RSA-SChannel-Cryptographic-Provider.png 608w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/choose-\u2018Microsoft-RSA-SChannel-Cryptographic-Provider-300x118.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Set the bit length to <strong>\u20182048.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Set-the-bit-length-to-2048.png\" alt=\"Set the bit length to 2048\" class=\"wp-image-1085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Set-the-bit-length-to-2048.png 438w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Set-the-bit-length-to-2048-300x88.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once done, click <strong>\u2018Next\u2019<\/strong> &amp; specify a file name and location to save the CSR file.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/specify-a-file-name-and-location-to-save-the-CSR-file.png\" alt=\"specify a file name and location to save the CSR file\" class=\"wp-image-1086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/specify-a-file-name-and-location-to-save-the-CSR-file.png 594w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/specify-a-file-name-and-location-to-save-the-CSR-file-300x68.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/312\/How-to-Fix-the-Incorrect-Password-Issue-on-RDP.html\"><strong>How to Fix the Incorrect Password Issue on RDP?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2605 <strong>Obtain the SSL Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 It\u2019s time to submit the CSR to your Certificate Authority (CA). The CA will validate your request and issue the SSL certificate files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2605 <strong>Install the SSL Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Return to the IIS Manager to continue the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Open Server Certificates &amp; Click on <strong>\u2018Server Certificates\u2019<\/strong> again.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Double-click-the-Server-Certificates-1.png\" alt=\"Double-click the Server Certificates\" class=\"wp-image-1087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Double-click-the-Server-Certificates-1.png 449w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Double-click-the-Server-Certificates-1-300x114.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In the Actions pane, you have to click on <strong>\u2018Complete Certificate Request.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-on-\u2018Complete-Certificate-Request.png\" alt=\"click on \u2018Complete Certificate Request\" class=\"wp-image-1088\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Browse to the location of the certificate file provided by the CA &amp; enter a friendly name for the certificate <strong>(Note: This is for internal reference).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/enter-a-friendly-name-for-the-certificate.png\" alt=\"enter a friendly name for the certificate\" class=\"wp-image-1089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/enter-a-friendly-name-for-the-certificate.png 595w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/enter-a-friendly-name-for-the-certificate-300x84.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Choose <strong>\u2018Personal\u2019<\/strong> as the certificate store.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"290\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Choose-\u2018Personal-as-the-certificate-store.png\" alt=\"Choose \u2018Personal\u2019 as the certificate store\" class=\"wp-image-1091\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once done, click <strong>\u2018OK\u2019<\/strong> to complete the certificate import.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"39\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lick-\u2018OK-to-complete-the-certificate-import.png\" alt=\"lick \u2018OK\u2019 to complete the certificate import\" class=\"wp-image-1092\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/242\/a-guide-to-fix-rdp-error-an-internal-error-has-occurred.html\"><strong>A Guide to Fix RDP Error: An Internal Error has Occurred<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2605 <strong>Bind the SSL Certificate to Your Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In IIS Manager, you need to expand the server node and select the site to which you want to bind the certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In the Actions pane, click <strong>\u2018Bindings.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-Bindings.png\" alt=\"click Bindings\" class=\"wp-image-1093\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In that, click <strong>\u2018Add\u2019 <\/strong>to create a new binding.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"126\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-\u2018Add-to-create-a-new-binding.png\" alt=\"click \u2018Add\u2019 to create a new binding\" class=\"wp-image-1094\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Set the type to <strong>\u2018https.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Set-the-type-to-https.png\" alt=\"Set the type to https\" class=\"wp-image-1095\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Specify the IP address and port <strong>(default is 443 for HTTPS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Specify-the-IP-address-and-port.png\" alt=\"Specify the IP address and port\" class=\"wp-image-1096\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Select the SSL certificate you just installed from the SSL certificate drop-down list.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-SSL-certificate.png\" alt=\"Select the SSL certificate\" class=\"wp-image-1098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-SSL-certificate.png 505w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Select-the-SSL-certificate-300x35.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Click <strong>\u2018OK\u2019<\/strong> to save the binding.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"212\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Click-\u2018OK-to-save-the-binding-3.png\" alt=\"Click \u2018OK\u2019 to save the binding\" class=\"wp-image-1112\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Click <strong>\u2018Close\u2019<\/strong> to exit the Site Bindings window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/234\/how-to-restart-the-rdp-without-rebooting-the-windows-server.html\"><strong>How to restart the RDP without rebooting the windows server?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2605 <strong>Verify the Installation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 To verify the Installation, in the Actions pane, click <strong>\u2018Restart\u2019 <\/strong>to restart IIS.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"195\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-\u2018Restart-to-restart-IIS.png\" alt=\"click \u2018Restart\u2019 to restart IIS\" class=\"wp-image-1103\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Open your preferred web browser and navigate to your website using <strong>\u2018https:\/\/.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to ensure that the browser shows a secure connection (a padlock icon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/286\/how-to-migrate-iis-website-to-another-server.html\"><strong>How to Migrate IIS Website to Another Server?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing an SSL certificate on Microsoft IIS on a Windows VPS is important to ensure secure and encrypted communication between your web server and its users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following this detailed guide, you can successfully generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), obtain an SSL certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority, install it on your server, and bind it to your website. This not only secures data transmission but also builds trust with your users, showcasing your commitment to their privacy and security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Securing your website with an SSL certificate is essential in today\u2019s digital environment. 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