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Use the keytool command to
create the key file:
keytool -genkey -keyalg RSA -keystore domain.key -validity 360
(Note: validity may vary)
The following questions will be asked if not known:
- Enter keystore password: (Note: remember this for later use)
- What is your first and last name? - This is the Common Name (Domain Name)
- What is the name of your organizational unit?
- What is the name of your organization?
- What is the name of your City or Locality?
- What is the name of your State or Province?
- What is the two-letter country code for this unit?
You will then be asked if the information is correct:
Is CN=www.yourdomain.com, OU=Your Oganizational Unit, O=Your Organization,
L=Your City, ST=Your State, C=Your Country correct?
When you answer 'y' or 'yes' the password is then requested:
Enter key password for <mykey>
Note : Make a note of this password
<mykey> is the default alias for the certificate
Use the keytool command to create the CSR file:
keytool -certreq -keyalg RSA -file domain.csr -keystore domain.key
You will be prompted to enter the password.
Enter keystore password:
If the password is correct then the CSR is created.
If the password is incorrect then a password error is displayed.
You will need the text from this CSR when requesting a certificate.