How to Create the Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using the DigiCert Certificate Utility BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. TLS/SSL Certificates Overview, 1000060634. Intermediate Certificate Renewal Process. DigiCert Certificate Process. Certificate Information Overview The following will guide you through generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), which is required when placing an order to renew the Cert using the DigiCert website. Prerequisites Before starting the certificate renewal process, log into the DigiCert portal and click on Domains to verify the registration is still valid. Starting the renewal without first having the domain validated will cause a delay in the renewal process. The image below shows the domain validation expiring soon. Steps to Perform Launch DigiCert the DigiCert Certificate Utility for Windows, 1000060622.Click to Show/Hide How to Launch the DigiCert Certificate Utility for Windows Click SSL (lock icon) on the left-side of the menu. Click Create CSR on the right-side of the menu. Use the following information to fill out the CSR details. Common Name: *.swinerton.com (note the * for the wildcard) Subject Alternative Names: (leave blank) Organization: Swinerton Inc. Department: BTech City: Concord State: California Country: USA Key Size: 4096 ( Important step ) (default is 2048) Click Generate to create the CSR. The new CSR will appear in a window, then click Save to File. The file name will be suggested and can be used as the new file name. The file will be used during the ordering process, so note the file location and name. Click OK Click Close to close the DigiCert Certificate Utility for Windows.