Instructions for Installing Your SSL Certificate on Microsoft IIS

                

   1. Before installing the SSL certificate, you first need to obtain one. If you purchased the SSL certificate from ReadySpace, please follow this guide to download your certificate.
    •    https://cloud.readyspace.com/knowledgebase/article/145/how-to-download-my-existing-active-ssl-certificate-/


   2. Prepare Your Server:
    •    Access IIS Manager: Press Win + R, type inetmgr, and press Enter to open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
    •    Backup Your Server: Before making any changes, create a backup of your server and website to prevent data loss in case of errors.

    3. Install the SSL Certificate:
    •    Open Server Certificates: In IIS Manager, select your server in the left pane. Double-click on “Server Certificates” in the middle pane.
    •    Complete Certificate Request: In the “Actions” pane on the right, click on “Complete Certificate Request…”.
    •    Specify Certificate Authority Response: In the dialog box:
    •    Click the “…” button to browse and select the .cer file you received from us.
    •    Enter a friendly name for the certificate (e.g., your domain name).
    •    Select “Web Hosting” as the certificate store.
    •    Click “OK” to install the certificate.

    4. Bind the SSL Certificate to Your Website:
    •    Select Your Website: In IIS Manager, expand the “Sites” node in the left pane and select the website you want to secure.
    •    Edit Site Bindings: In the “Actions” pane on the right, click on “Bindings…”.
    •    Add HTTPS Binding: In the “Site Bindings” window:
    •    Click “Add…”.
    •    Set “Type” to https.
    •    Set “IP address” to your server’s IP or leave as “All Unassigned”.
    •    Set “Port” to 443.
    •    Leave “Hostname” blank unless using Server Name Indication (SNI).
    •    In the “SSL certificate” dropdown, select the friendly name of the certificate you installed.
    •    Click “OK” to add the binding.

    5. Restart IIS:
    •    Restart the Website: In the “Actions” pane, under “Manage website”, click “Restart” to apply the changes.

    6. Test the SSL Installation:
    •    Verify in Browser: Open a web browser and navigate to your website using https:// (e.g., https://www.yourdomain.com).
          Look for a padlock icon in the address bar, indicating a secure connection.
    •    Use Online Tools: For a detailed analysis, use online tools like SSL Labs’ SSL Test to check your website’s SSL configuration.

    7. Configure HTTP to HTTPS Redirection (Optional):
    •    Set Up Redirection: To ensure all traffic uses HTTPS:
    •    In IIS Manager, select your website.
    •    Double-click on “HTTP Redirect”.
    •    Check “Redirect requests to this destination” and enter your HTTPS URL (e.g., https://www.yourdomain.com).
    •    Check “Only redirect requests to content in this directory (not subdirectories)”.
    •    Click “Apply” in the “Actions” pane.

    8. Monitor SSL Certificate Expiration:
    •    Set Reminders: SSL certificates typically expire after one year. Set reminders to renew your certificate before it expires to maintain uninterrupted security.


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