How to Apply for an SSL Certificate from ZeroSSL

ServBay supports using the ACME protocol to automatically apply for SSL certificates, 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 ZeroSSL in ServBay.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have completed the following preparations:

1. Own a Domain: You need to have 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 get the API key from your domain provider. Refer to How to Get a DNS API KEY for detailed information.

Application Steps

1. Open ServBay Management Panel: Start the ServBay app and enter the management panel.

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

3. Click the “+” Button: Click the “+” button in the upper right corner 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: Choose ZeroSSL.
   • DNS API Provider: Choose your DNS provider (e.g., Cloudflare, GoDaddy, etc.).
   • Algorithm: It's recommended to choose the ECC algorithm and select a key length of 384.
   • E-Mail Address: Enter your email address to receive notifications related to the certificate.
   • DNS API Tokens: Enter your DNS API key. Refer to your DNS provider's documentation on how to get the API key. Note: Do not enter export before the API information For example, for Cloudflare, you need to enter CF_Key and CF_Email.
   • Domain: Enter the domain for which you are applying for the certificate. If you need to apply for the certificate for multiple domains, you can use commas to separate multiple domains (e.g., servbay.com, *.servbay.com).

5. Click the “Request” Button: After confirming that all the information is correctly filled in, click the “Request” button to start applying for the certificate.

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

Using the Certificate

After the application is successful, you can select ACME in the website configuration, and in the right drop-down menu, choose the newly applied certificate to apply it to your website.

Certificate Renewal

ZeroSSL certificates are valid for 90 days. ServBay will automatically renew your certificate, so you do not need to do it manually.

Summary

With ServBay's ACME feature, you can easily apply for and manage SSL certificates from ZeroSSL, ensuring your website is secure and reliable.