Which way should I pick to add the SSL Cert??

[RaymondN]

Hi,

I found there are two ways to add SSL cert in Plesk 10.3.1 Linux:

1. Websites & Domains -> Secure Your Sites -> Add SSL Cert
2. Server -> Tools & Utilities -> SSL Certs -> Add SSL Cert

What is the difference between them?
If I want to install a cert for mail server, which way should I go?

Thanks,

Raymond

 

[breun]

AFAIK you can't change the mailserver certificate via the Plesk interface. The knowledge base an article that explains how to set this up:

How can I change default certificates for SMTP, IMAP and POP3 over SSL?

 

[RaymondN]

Thanks for the information.

But when I order the SSL cert from other vendor, I need to generate the CSR, which path should I go?

1. Websites & Domains -> Secure Your Sites -> Add SSL Cert
2. Server -> Tools & Utilities -> SSL Certs -> Add SSL Cert

I just don't understand what is the difference between these two paths...

Thanks!!

 

[JustinGivens]

Hey RaymondN,

If you trying to secure mail. I would go with the option 2. (Server -> Tools & Utilities...) because this certificate doesn't need to be tied to a specific domain. Just the main domain of the server.

After you get the certificate, then you need to follow KB 1062