Guide — Installing a Sectigo SSL Certificate via internet.am

Accessing SSL Certificate Settings

1. Log in to your account on internet.am.
2. Select "Services" at the top.
3. Find the domain for which you ordered the SSL certificate.
4. Click the gear button on the right.
5. Click "Configure."
6. The certificate settings page will open.

Automatic SSL Installation — Quick Installation (if available)

Very Important: The "Automatic SSL Installation" button is only available to users who have hosting on the internet.am (cPanel) platform.

If the button is available:

1. Click "Automatic SSL Installation."
2. The system will automatically generate a CSR, retrieve the certificate, and install it on your website.
3. No further action is required.
4. Wait about 10 minutes, then check your site via HTTPS.

If "AutoInstall SSL" is missing, proceed to the next step.

Generate a New CSR

1. Click the "Generate new CSR" button.
2. The form will be automatically filled with your personal information.
3. Check all fields: first name, last name, organization, address, city, state, zip code, country, phone number.
4. Click "Generate CSR."

Result: CSR and Private Key are generated.

Check Additional Certificate Fields

Very Important: After generating the CSR, additional certificate fields will appear.

Verify that the following information is correct:

• Domain name (e.g., yourdomain.am)
• Organization name (if none, use NA)
• Email address
• Address, city, state, zip code, country

After verification, click "Continue" to proceed to the verification method selection page.

Choose a Verification Method

Three options are available:

1. HTTPS File Verification
2. Email Verification
3. DNS Record Verification

For Email Verification, select one of the suggested addresses:

• admin@yourdomain.am
• administrator@yourdomain.am
• postmaster@yourdomain.am
• hostmaster@yourdomain.am
• webmaster@yourdomain.am

Verification Steps

Email Verification

1. You'll receive an email with a link and a hash code.
2. Follow the link, enter the hash, and confirm.

HTTPS Verification

1. You'll receive a special TXT file.
2. Upload it to the specified path on your website.
3. Click "Verify Again" if it's not found.

DNS Verification

1. You'll receive a TXT record.
2. Add it to your domain's DNS management system.
3. Wait for propagation, then click "Verify Again."

Receive and Download the Certificate

After successful verification:

1. Return to the SSL service page.
2. Click "Details."
3. You'll see the following files:
   • Certificate (CERT) — your SSL certificate.
   • CA Bundle (CA) — intermediate certificate chain.
   • Private Key (KEY) — your private key.
4. You can download or copy all three files.

What Are These Files?

SSL Certificate (CERT) — The root certificate issued by the Certificate Authority. Usually in .crt or .cer format.

CA Bundle (CA) — A chain of intermediate certificates linking your CERT to the root CA. Usually in .crt or .pem format. Required for browser trust.

Private Key (KEY) — The private key generated during CSR creation. Stored in .key or .pem format. Keep it safe — never share it with third parties.