This article describes how to view and read an installed SSL certificate in Plesk in order to set it up on another system. It explains that Let's Encrypt SSL certificates cannot be used on other servers and that the instructions only apply to certificates ordered from METANET or purchased externally. The process involves logging into the Plesk administration tool, navigating to "Websites & Domains" and "SSL Certificates," and selecting the desired certificate to display its information. It also notes that the Private Key must remain confidential.
This article describes how you can view and read an installed certificate. With this information, it is possible to set up the certificate on another system.
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Log in to the PLESK administration tool (Forgot password?)
- Now click on SSL Certificates under Websites & Domains for the desired domain:
- In this view, click on “Advanced Settings”.
- In this menu, an overview of the installed SSL certificates is visible. Now select the certificate:
- You will now see the information about the certificate.
| At the top, you will find the information about the certificate as well as the issuer. Here you also have the option to supplement the SSL certificate with additional information if only the CSR and Private Key were generated. Below are the details of the certificate. |
| A CSR contains, in addition to the public key, further information about the desired certificate. If the certificate was not ordered through METANET, the CSR is generated beforehand in PLESK so that it can be provided to the certification authority. | ||
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| This section contains the actual certificate. |
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| This section contains the CA certificate. This intermediate root certificate ensures the trustworthiness of the certification authority. |