What is an SSL re-key

Overview

An SSL re-key is the process which you generate a new private key for your existing SSL certificate. Re-keying is recommended when moving your SSL certificate from one server to another.

Steps

To start the SSL re-keying process, you have to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from your Everleap account:

1. Log in to the Everleap Control Panel at cp.everleap.com.
2. From the top menu click Services, then SSL Certificates.
3. In the Create CSR panel, click the Create CSR button.
4. Fill in the necessary fields to complete the CSR, then click Submit CSR Information.

See Elements of a CSR for what each field means.

Give the CSR to your SSL vendor

Once you generate the CSR, copy the CSR and provide it to the SSL vendor you purchased your SSL certificate from. They should be able to perform an SSL re-key.

When the re-keyed certificate comes back, install it through the Control Panel. See Creating a CSR and installing a SSL Certificate not purchased through Everleap for the installation steps, then re-bind the certificate to your site.

Notes

• Some SSL vendors may charge for the re-keying process.
• Each SSL vendor will have their own steps to complete an SSL re-key. Contact your SSL vendor for information on getting started with the re-keying process.
• After installing the re-keyed certificate you must delete the old binding and add a new one. See Binding an SSL certificate.

Related Articles

• Elements of a CSR
• Creating a CSR and installing a SSL Certificate not purchased through Everleap
• Binding an SSL certificate