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Install the IIS Web Server Certificate

If you have not already done so, you will need to generate a key for your Web server. This is done through the Management Console, Key Manager. Access the Key Manager by doing the following:

Note: Note this process may be slightly different for IIS 3 and IIS 4.

To install the IIS Web Server Certificate

1. In the Management Console, right-click the Web Server and select Properties.
2. Click the Directory Security tab.
3. In the Secure Communications panel, click Key Manager.
4. Under Key, select Create New Key and a Wizard will guide you through the process.

   Once you create a key, you can request a certificate using the file created in the steps mentioned earlier. Go to the Certificate Authority and request a certificate for this server. You will need to paste the certificate request information generated in Step 1 in order to receive a certificate. Once you received a certificate, go back to Management Console, Directory Security and click Key Manager to install the certificate for the key described in the next step.

5. Right-click the key name and select Install Certificate.
6. Restart the Web Server.