How to Install an SSL Certificate on Windows
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Microsoft Windows supports several web servers. To install an SSL certificate, you need to identify which web server you are running and follow the corresponding installation guide.
Identify Your Web Server and Install the Certificate
Steps to install an SSL certificate on Windows
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Determine which web server software is running on your Windows server:
- Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Services) is the default web server included with most versions of Windows Server.
- Apache is an open-source web server commonly installed on Windows via XAMPP, WampServer, or standalone.
- NGINX is a high-performance web server that can also run on Windows.
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Follow the installation guide for your web server:
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If your web server is not listed above, follow the generic instructions to request an SSL certificate with DNSimple, then download and install the certificate according to your web server’s documentation.
Cloud Service Providers
If you are running Windows as the operating system but hosting your application on a cloud platform, follow the platform-specific guide instead:
Have More Questions?
If you have additional questions or need any assistance installing your SSL certificate on Windows, just contact support, and we’ll be happy to help.