Create a new web site in IIS (see Related Items), then go to the 'Properties'--> 'Directory Security' -->'Server Certificate' tab.

Use the certificate wizard to create your new Key/CSR file.

Backup the private key file by following the instructions:

• • Start --> Run --> type mmc, select OK.

• • Go into the Console Tab --> Add/Remove Snap in

• • Click on Add --> Double Click on Certificates and Click on Add, click OK

• • Choose Computer Account, then Local Computer

• • Open up the Certificates Console Tree

• • Look for a folder called REQUEST, Certificates

• • Highlight the key that you wish to back up

• • Right click on the file and choose, All Tasks, Export

• • Follow the Certificate Export Wizard

• • Choose to mark the Private key as exportable

• • Leave default settings

• • Choose to save file on a set location.

• • It is important to take a copy of the private key and store it off the server; in the event that the server crashes.

• • Click Finish.

• • You will get message that the export was successful.

• • Save the resultant CSR file to your hard drive indicating it is a renewal CSR.

• • Use this CSR during the purchase process.

• • Once you receive the renewed certificate, install it using the wizard you used to create it on the same NEW website you created.

Install Certificate on Test site.

• • Once installed, go to the correct website you want the certificate to run on.

• • Go to 'Properties', 'Directory Security', 'Server Certificate', remove the certificate currently installed, and assign the certificate you installed in the previous step

• • Restart the WWW service

• • It is now safe to delete the temporary site.

Related Item:

Creating a New Web Site