{"id":487,"date":"2019-08-07T18:31:34","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T18:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/?p=487"},"modified":"2025-06-11T20:24:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T20:24:15","slug":"how-to-install-a-wildcard-ssl-certificate-on-iis-7-and-iis-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/how-to-install-a-wildcard-ssl-certificate-on-iis-7-and-iis-8\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a Wildcard SSL Certificate on IIS 7 and IIS 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Your guide on how to effectively install a wildcard SSL certificate on your Microsoft server<\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to know how to install a wildcard SSL certificate on IIS? No worries. We\u2019ve got you covered. Heck, we\u2019ve even included some screenshots of the steps to help you along the way. We\u2019re no strangers to this process \u2014 we\u2019ve even written other resources such as <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/blog\/install-wildcard-ssl-on-multiple-servers\/\">how to install wildcard SSL certificates on multiple servers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>However, seeing as how Microsoft IIS is one of the most popular servers used by our clients, we thought it would be beneficial to create some helpful step-by-step instructions for IIS specifically. And, since you\u2019re here with us now, it\u2019s safe to say that we think you\u2019re in agreement with this sentiment.<\/p>\n<p>But enough about that \u2014 let\u2019s get to what you\u2019ve been waiting for: your step-by-step directions on how to install a wildcard SSL certificate on IIS 7 or IIS 8.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Install a Wildcard SSL Certificate on IIS in Minutes<\/h2>\n<h3>Step One: Buy the Wildcard Certificate<\/h3>\n<p>Without trying to sound too basic, the first thing you\u2019ll want to do is buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/sslproducts\/cheap-wildcard-ssl-certificates.html\">wildcard SSL certificate<\/a> from a reputable seller, <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/support\/howto-generate-csr.html\">generate a certificate signing request<\/a> (CSR), and get the certificate issued by your chosen certificate authority (CA).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You\u2019ll need the certificate to be in a <strong>.cer<\/strong> or <strong>.crt<\/strong> format, or it can be in a <strong>PKCS#7 format<\/strong> (or what is known as a .p7b or .p7c format). All of these file formats are commonly used for Microsoft Windows and Java Tomcat platforms. This differs from many other SSL certificates, which commonly use the PKCS#12 (.p12) file format.<\/p>\n<div class=\"graysection\">\n<h2>Purchase a Comodo PositiveSSL Wildcard Certificate from CheapSSLsecurity &amp; Save Up to 78%<\/h2>\n<p>We offer the best discount on all types of wildcard SSL certificates, including Comodo PositiveSSL wildcard certificates.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"comparebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/comodo\/positivessl-wildcard.html\">Shop Comodo PositiveSSL Wildcard SSL Certificates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step Two: Install the Wildcard SSL Certificate on IIS 7 or IIS 8<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>The first thing you\u2019ll want to do is go to your Start Menu and type <strong>Administrative Tools<\/strong> into your search bar.<\/li>\n<li>Open the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.<\/li>\n<li>In the left-hand menu, specify the name of the server on which you wish to install the wildcard SSL certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-488 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_Server_Certificates-Manager-2-1024x538.png\" alt=\"Graphic: How to install a wildcard SSL certificate on IIS\" width=\"584\" height=\"307\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_Server_Certificates-Manager-2-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_Server_Certificates-Manager-2-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_Server_Certificates-Manager-2-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_Server_Certificates-Manager-2-500x263.png 500w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_Server_Certificates-Manager-2.png 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 584px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 584\/307;\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Under Security in the Features section, click on <strong>Server Certificates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-489 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_completed_certificate_request-3-1024x562.png\" alt=\"Graphic: Specify the server when installing a wildcard SSL certificate on IIS\" width=\"584\" height=\"321\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_completed_certificate_request-3-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_completed_certificate_request-3-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_completed_certificate_request-3-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_completed_certificate_request-3-500x274.png 500w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IIS_completed_certificate_request-3.png 1438w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 584px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 584\/321;\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>If you haven\u2019t already generated a certificate, you can do so by going to the Actions section (located on the right side of your screen) and select <strong>Complete Certificate Request<\/strong>. There are additional steps to follow.<\/li>\n<li>If you already have generated the certificate, simply enter the certificate\u2019s location in the Actions pane.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To ensure proper IIS wildcard binding, be sure the corresponding name of the wildcard SSL certificate includes an asterisk at the subdomain level you wish to secure. For example, it would be *.yourdomain.com.<\/p>\n<h3>Step Three: Bind the Certificate<\/h3>\n<p>IIS wildcard binding is an integral step of the installation process. This allows you to activate the installed certificate to associate it with your specific website and all of its subdomains. To bind your wildcard SSL certificate:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to your Start menu and access your Administrative Tools window again.<\/li>\n<li>Open the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.<\/li>\n<li>Under Server name, select <strong>Sites<\/strong> and your SSL-based site.<\/li>\n<li>In the Actions section, select <strong>Bindings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-490 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bind_the_certificate-1-1024x539.png\" alt=\"Graphic: IIS wildcard binding\" width=\"584\" height=\"307\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bind_the_certificate-1-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bind_the_certificate-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bind_the_certificate-1-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bind_the_certificate-1-500x263.png 500w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bind_the_certificate-1.png 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 584px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 584\/307;\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Under Bindings, check to verify whether there is already an HTTPS binding. If so, click <strong>Edit<\/strong>. If not, choose <strong>Add<\/strong> and swap it to HTTTPS.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-491 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bind_the_certificate-2.png\" alt=\"Graphic: IIS wildcard binding in IIS Manager\" width=\"679\" height=\"439\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bind_the_certificate-2.png 679w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bind_the_certificate-2-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bind_the_certificate-2-464x300.png 464w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 679px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 679\/439;\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Select the wildcard SSL certificate you wish to use for this site from the SSL Certificate drop-down.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll want to restart IIS. While this is technically an optional step, it\u2019s generally a recommended best practice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>That\u2019s it. Really. Now you know how to install a wildcard SSL certificate on IIS.<\/p>\n<div class=\"graysection\">\n<h2>Purchase a Wildcard SSL Certificate &amp; Save Up to 73%!<\/h2>\n<p>We offer the best discount on all types of wildcard SSL Certificates with DV and OV validation. We offer wildcard certificates from the leading CAs, including Comodo CA, Sectigo, Thawte, GeoTrust, and RapidSSL starting for as little as $52.95 per year.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"comparebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/sslproducts\/cheap-wildcard-ssl-certificates.html\">Shop Cheap Wildcard SSL Certificates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your guide on how to effectively install a wildcard SSL certificate on your Microsoft server Do you want to know how to install a wildcard SSL certificate on IIS? No worries. We\u2019ve got you covered. Heck, we\u2019ve even included some &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/how-to-install-a-wildcard-ssl-certificate-on-iis-7-and-iis-8\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[127],"tags":[25,26,27],"class_list":["post-487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ssl-installation-guides","tag-iis","tag-installation","tag-wildcard-ssl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Install a Wildcard SSL Certificate on IIS 7 and IIS 8<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need to know how to install a wildcard SSL certificate on IIS but aren\u2019t sure how to start? No worries. 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