Here are some invaluable resources to help you better manage your SSL Certificates
We have entered an era where encryption is becoming increasingly necessary across the internet. The major web browsers – Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge – are all pushing for universal encryption with a number of initiatives, from withholding advanced features from sites that don’t have encryption to giving search ranking boosts to sites that do. Soon, the browsers will even begin warning users when they try to access an unencrypted site.
This means that having an SSL Certificate just went from optional to mandatory, at least if you want to stay on the browsers’ good side. And while the benefits of SSL Certificates are undeniable, procuring one, installing it properly and then continuing to manage it can be a bit of a hassle.
Fortunately, we have the resources to help make your SSL Management as effortless as possible. Whether it’s generating a Code Signing Request (CSR), checking to make sure that you’re SSL Certificate is installed and configured correctly or just troubleshooting general issues, we’ve got the tools to make your life easier.
SSL Checker Tool
What good is having an SSL Certificate if it’s not installed and configured properly on your web server? That’s a rhetorical question, but we’ll answer it for you anyway: it’s about as good as not having an SSL Certificate at all. Unfortunately, this is a common problem for many smaller companies that may not have an IT department or a professional with experience installing SSL Certificates. But don’t worry, simply use our SSL Checker Tool and we’ll help you verify that the SSL Certificate on your web server has been properly installed.
1. SSL Checker Tool
What good is having an SSL Certificate if it’s not installed and configured properly on your web server? That’s a rhetorical question, but we’ll answer it for you anyway: it’s about as good as not having an SSL Certificate at all. Unfortunately, this is a common problem for many smaller companies that may not have an IT department or a professional with experience installing SSL Certificates. But don’t worry, simply use our SSL Checker Tool and we’ll help you verify that the SSL Certificate on your web server has been properly installed.
2. CSR Generator Tool
Your Certificate Signing Request is extremely important; this is the data that the Certificate Authority will use to create your SSL Certificate. Most of the time, you have to generate your CSR right on your server. This means inputting the correct console commands and knowing your way around your Server OS. For a layman, this can be a real problem, one that could preclude you from getting an SSL Certificate entirely. Not to worry though, our CSR Generator Tool allows you to generate your CSR quickly and easily online. Just fill out the correct fields with the correct information and your CSR will be ready to go.
3. CSR Decoder Tool
Another common issue during the SSL issuance process is you may have your CSR generated, but you have no way to check its contents to make sure everything is correct. After all, once a CSR is generated it takes the form of a large, random block of alphanumeric characters. The Certificate Authorities know how to make sense of it, but without the right tool, it’s indecipherable to you. Fortunately, we have the right tool to decipher it. After you’ve generated your CSR, if you’d like to decode it to make sure the information contained within it is correct, simply copy it into our CSR Decoder Tool and let it take care of the rest.
4. Certificate Decoder Tool
The Certificate Decoder Tool functions much like the CSR Decoder Tool does, except rather than deciphering the CSR, it deciphers the SSL Certificate itself. Why would you need to do that? Well, after submitting your CSR and getting your SSL Certificate issued, it’s usually a good idea to double-check that your certificate contains the correct information before installing it on to your Web Server. And that’s exactly what this tool does for you.
5. Certificate Key Matcher Tool
When you generate your CSR, you also generate your private key. It’s absolutely crucial that you save this key and make sure that you never share it with anyone else, lest you render your entire SSL Certificate insecure. But, accidents do happen. Maybe you’ve got multiple private keys stored in the same place or maybe you’re managing multiple SSL Certificates and got your keys mixed up. Don’t worry, our Certificate Key Matcher Tool allows you to check your Private Key (or CSR) against your SSL Certificate to verify that they do indeed match. Remember, any mismatches between pairs will prevent your certificate from working properly.
6. Why No Padlock Tool
So you have your SSL Certificate installed on your web server and you feel like you’ve configured your website properly (serving all pages over HTTPS), but for some reason your site isn’t displaying the correct visual SSL indicators when people access it. Or, in other words, you’re not getting the green padlock to display in the web address bar. Well, fear not. We have a tool to help you fix that. Our Why No Padlock Tool allows you to instantly check for any insecure links found within your URL that may be preventing your site from displaying the proper visual SSL indicators.
7. SSL Converter Tool
Different web servers require different SSL file types in order to successfully complete installation. Unfortunately, this can be a real headache if the Certificate Authority that issued your SSL Certificate sends the certificate files in one format and your server requires them in another. No big deal though. Our SSL Converter Tool allows you to convert the format of any SSL Certificate file, meaning you’ll be able to start installing it on your server in no time.
Conclusion
The process of encrypting your website, from generating a CSR all the way to verifying that you’ve correctly installed and configured the SSL Certificate on your web server can be a headache if you don’t have the right resources. Fortunately, we can help. We’ve got all the tools to make purchasing and installing your SSL Certificate a breeze.
So relax and make sure to add our SSL Toolbox to your favorites section, then if you run into any problems, just remember that we have the tools to help you fix them.
