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The following instructions are generally only applicable if we automatically generated your CSR during the ordering process. If you provided your own CSR we recommend using our standard installation instructions by Clicking Here.

A PKCS12 (PFX) file is a specially formatted file which includes the SSL Certificate, Private Key and optionally any required Intermediate CA Certificates. The file has an extension of .PFX and is compatible with Windows Internet Information Service (IIS).

To create the PKCS12 (PFX) file please visit the Tracking section of our website. Scroll down to the "Create PFX" button. You will be required to enter a password for the file - this ensures the security of the file.

If your CSR wasn't generated during the ordering process you can still using our Tracking system to create a PKCS12 (PFX) file. However, you will be required to provide your associated Private Key when generating the PKCS12 (PFX) file for it to be created successfully.

The PKCS12 (PFX) file may be compressed and saved as a ZIP file, please ensure to UNZIP it before import. The (PKCS12) PFX file should include all required components (SSL Certificate, Private Key and any required Intermediate CA Certificates).

Importing a PKCS12 (PFX) file into Microsoft IIS is generally a straight-forward process. Please review the instructions below of follow the instructions that are provided by Microsoft.

Step 1 : Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager. Locate your website profile in the left column (usually this will be called "Default Web Site") and right click on it. Choose "Properties" then in the window that opens click the "Directory Security" tab.

Step 2 : Click the 'Server Certificate' button and the Server Certificate wizard will start.

Step 3 : A list of options should appear in the Server Certificate wizard. Choose "Import From PFX" or similar.

If the "Import From PFX" option was not displayed and a dialogue box appeared in regard to a "Pending Certificate Request", choose the option to "Cancel The Pending Request" and try again.

If there is already an SSL Certificate installed you must remove or delete the SSL Certificate and then try again. We recommend creating a backup before removing or deleting any existing SSL Certificates.

Step 4 : Browse to the .PFX and enter the associated password when prompted.

Step 5 : Follow any instructions displayed in the Server Certificate wizard. Occasionally a restart of IIS may be required before the new SSL Certificate is recognised.

To check if your SSL Certificate and any required Intermediate CA Certificates have been installed correctly please Click Here and follow the instructions.