How to Apply for an SSL Certificate from Google Trust Services

ServBay supports automatic SSL certificate application using the ACME protocol, which is a convenient and secure way to manage your website's security. This article will guide you on how to issue an SSL certificate using Google Trust Services in ServBay.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have completed the following preparations:

1. Own a Domain: You need to own a domain and be able to manage its DNS records.
2. Obtain DNS API Key: ServBay verifies domain ownership via DNS API. You need to obtain an API key from your domain provider. Refer to How to Get DNS API KEY to get relevant information.
3. Obtain EAB Key and HMAC Key: You need to get the EAB Key ID and EAB HMAC Key from Google Cloud. Refer to Get EAB Information from Google Cloud for more information.

Application Steps

1. Open ServBay Admin Panel: Launch the ServBay app and access the admin panel.

2. Enter SSL Certificate Management Panel: Select the SSL Certificate option in the admin panel.

3. Click the "+" Button: Click the "+" button in the top right to start applying for a new certificate.

4. Fill in Certificate Information: In the pop-up “Request Certificate” window, fill in the following information:

   • Common Name: Enter the name of the certificate, such as Test.
   • Usage Purpose: Select TLS/SSL.
   • Request Method: Choose ACME.
   • Issuer: Select Google Trust Services.
   • DNS API Provider: Select your DNS provider (e.g., Cloudflare, GoDaddy, etc.).
   • Algorithm: It is recommended to choose the ECC algorithm and select key length 384.
   • EAB Key ID: Enter the EAB Key ID obtained from Google Cloud.
   • EAB HMAC Key: Enter the EAB HMAC Key obtained from Google Cloud.
   • DNS API Tokens: Enter your DNS API key. Please refer to your DNS provider's documentation for acquiring the API key. Note: Do not prefix your API information with export For example, for Cloudflare, you need to input CF_Key and CF_Email.
   • Domain: Enter the domain for which you are applying for a certificate. If you need to apply for a certificate for multiple domains, you can separate them with commas (e.g., servbay.com, *.servbay.com).

5. Click the “Request” Button: Once all information is correctly filled, click the “Request” button to start the certificate application.

6. Wait for Application Completion: ServBay will automatically complete the certificate application process and add it to your certificate list.

Using the Certificate

After a successful application, you can select ACME in the Website configuration, and choose the newly applied certificate from the dropdown menu on the right to apply it to your website.

Certificate Renewal

Google Trust Services certificates are valid for 90 days. ServBay will automatically renew the certificate for you, without any manual operation needed.

Summary

With ServBay’s ACME feature, you can easily apply for and manage SSL certificates from Google Trust Services, ensuring your website is secure and reliable.