We need to signup before we start using services of startSSL like generating SSL certificate. Let’s signup for startSSL in 8 easy steps.
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Signup for startssl.
Click on top left corner of the page for sign up.
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Enter you personal details.
Click on continue button.
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StartCom will send an email on provided email with authentication code.
Copy the authentication code from the email.
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Paste the authentication code you copied from email in previous step.
Click on continue button.
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Generate Private Key
Click on continue button. It will generate a private key for you.
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Install certificate
It will generate a certificate then install on your current browser. You will also get email with instructions reg. your certificate & private key.
You must take backup of your certificate & private key as per instructions on https://www.startssl.com/?app=25#4 .
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Congratulations!
Click on Finish button.
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You are validated for class 1
Now you have access to Tool Box, Certification Wizard & Validation Wizard.
Signup process for startSSL is complete.
Use Validation Wizard to validate like your domain. Certification Wizard to generate private key, generate CSR & apply for certificate. Tool Box to get your certificate.