How to Install an SSL Certificate on Microsoft Office 365 using IIS
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Since its launch back in 2011, its popularity has grown by leaps and bounds. Recently, we have been getting a lot of questions from our readers on how to install an SSL certificate on Office 365. Well, we’re always here to help you. Follow our detailed step-by-step guide to bolster your data-security using an SSL certificate.
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Voila! You have just installed an SSL certificate on your website!
A Step by Step Guide to Install SSL Certificate on Microsoft Office 365 using IIS
- First, open the Zip file that your certificate authority sent you via mail. Now, save the SSL certificate file (yourdomainname.cer) to the desktop of your ADFS server.
- Now, open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager from the Start.
- In the IIS Manager, find Connections panel on the left-hand side. Double-click on Server Certificates icon in the middle panel as shown in the below image.

- Click on Complete Certificate Request in the Actions panel on the right-hand side of your screen. On doing it, “Complete Request Certificate” window will open up.

- Under File name containing the certification authority’s response, enter or browse the path of the .cer file that you saved earlier.
- In the Friendly name field, type the name you want the certificate to be commonly known as.
Note: This is just a casual name. It is not a part of the SSL certificate. It is used just for easy reference.
- Select Personal in Select a certificate store for the new certificate drop-down.

- Under File name containing the certification authority’s response, enter or browse the path of the .cer file that you saved earlier.
- In the Friendly name field, type the name you want the certificate to be commonly known as.
Note: This is just a casual name. It is not a part of the SSL certificate. It is used just for easy reference.
- Select Personal in Select a certificate store for the new certificate drop-down.
Assign the Certificate to the Website
- Again, open the IIS Manager. Select Sites in the Connections panel of the left-hand side. Now, double-click on the Default Web Site.

- In the Actions menu under Edit Site, open Bindings.
- Click on Add.

- You should see Add Site Bindings window now. Enter the following information before clicking the OK button.
Type: HTTPS
IP Address: All Unassigned
Port: 443
SSL Certificate: Select the Friendly Name of the SSL certificate that you entered before.

Voila! You have just installed an SSL certificate on your website!
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