This section describes how to create a certificate signing request and how to purchase an SSL certificate from a Public Certificate Authority. Coordinate with your IT department and only use an approved Public Certificate Authority for your location.
- The steps to purchase a domain name and a security certificate vary according to the registrar. Use the instructions in this document as an example. You may choose a different registrar to purchase a domain name and security certificate.
- The domain name and security certificate costs are not included as part of the purchase cost of the SBH.
- Domain names and third-party security certificates expire. Best practice is to register domain names and third-party certificates for the longest duration available, typically three years. Plan to renew domain names and security certificates before they expire.