To generate a new CSR (certificate signing request) in the IIS 7 administration panel, please follow the steps below:
- go to Start >> Administrative Tools
- go to Internet Services Manager and click on the server name
- double-click Server Certificates
- double-click Create Certificate Request - a new window will open (Request Certificate)
- fill in all the fields and click Next
- in the "Cryptographic Service Provider Properties" window, select "Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider" and 2048 bits
- enter the path where you will save the .csr file and click Finish
