Request a Certificate

A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is a block of encoded text that is given to a Certificate Authority when applying for an SSL Certificate. It contains information that will be included in your certificate such as your organization name, common name (domain name), locality, and country.

Generate a CSR using OpenSSL:

Generate a CSR for Windows Server:

1. Open the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
2. Add the Certificates snap-in
3. Right-click on Personal and select All Tasks > Advanced Operations > Create Custom Request
4. Follow the Certificate Enrollment wizard

Generate a CSR for Apache/Nginx:

When generating your CSR, you'll be prompted to enter several pieces of information. It's important that you enter the correct information, as it will be included in your certificate and must match your organization's details exactly.

Certificate Request Terms and Conditions

By submitting a certificate request to Averox Root CA, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Accuracy of Information

You certify that all information provided in your certificate request is complete, accurate, and truthful. You agree to promptly update this information if any changes occur.

2. Private Key Protection

You are solely responsible for protecting the private key associated with the public key in your certificate. You agree to:

• Keep the private key secure and confidential
• Use industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access
• Immediately notify Averox Root CA if your private key is compromised

3. Certificate Use

You agree to use the certificate solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with:

• Averox Root CA Certificate Policy (CP)
• Certification Practice Statement (CPS)
• Applicable laws and regulations

4. Revocation

Averox Root CA reserves the right to revoke your certificate at any time if:

• You violate these terms and conditions
• The information in your certificate is no longer valid
• Your private key is compromised
• You request revocation

5. Verification and Identification

You consent to Averox Root CA verifying the information provided in your certificate request through third-party sources. You agree to provide additional information if requested.

6. Limitation of Liability

Averox Root CA shall not be liable for any damages, including indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, arising from the use or inability to use the certificate.

7. Certificate Renewal

Certificate renewal is subject to verification of your identity and compliance with the current terms and conditions at the time of renewal.

8. Governing Law

These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Pakistan.