Renewing SSL Certificate on GoDaddy IIS: Downloaded ZIP File Instructions
If you have a website hosted on GoDaddy IIS and you want to renew your SSL certificate, this article will guide you through the process of downloading the certificate from GoDaddy and installing it on your IIS server. The article will cover the following topics:
- Downloading the SSL certificate from GoDaddy
- Extracting the certificate files from the ZIP file
- Installing the SSL certificate on IIS
Downloading the SSL Certificate from GoDaddy
To download the SSL certificate from GoDaddy, log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the SSL certificates section. Click on the certificate you want to renew and select the "Renew" option. Follow the prompts to complete the renewal process and download the certificate. The certificate will be downloaded as a ZIP file, which will contain three files:
gd\_bundle.crt: This is the intermediate certificate, which is used to establish the trust chain between the root certificate and your SSL certificate.your\_domain\_com.crt: This is your SSL certificate, which will be used to secure your website.your\_domain\_com.pfx: This is a PFX file, which is a container for your SSL certificate and private key. This file is used to import the certificate into IIS.
Extracting the Certificate Files from the ZIP File
Once you have downloaded the ZIP file, extract the three certificate files to a folder on your local computer. You will need these files to install the SSL certificate on IIS.
Installing the SSL Certificate on IIS
To install the SSL certificate on IIS, follow these steps:
- Open the IIS Manager on your server.
- Navigate to the "Server Certificates" section and click on the "Import" option.
- Browse to the location where you extracted the certificate files and select the
your\_domain\_com.pfxfile. Enter the password for the PFX file and click "OK" to import the certificate. - Next, navigate to the website for which you want to install the SSL certificate. Right-click on the website and select the "Edit Bindings" option.
- Click on the "Add" button and select the "HTTPS" protocol. In the "SSL certificate" dropdown, select the SSL certificate you just imported. Click "OK" to apply the changes.
- Finally, navigate to the "Features View" for the website and double-click on the "SSL Settings" icon. Ensure that the "Require SSL" option is enabled and click "Apply" to apply the changes.
In this article, we have covered the process of renewing an SSL certificate on a GoDaddy IIS server. We have discussed how to download the certificate from GoDaddy, extract the certificate files from the ZIP file, and install the SSL certificate on IIS. By following these steps, you can ensure that your website remains secure and trustworthy for your visitors.