Summary:
You are able to use 3rd party SSL Certificates for BlueHost hosting service.
Please note that you will need a dedicated IP address before you are able to add an SSL Certificate to your account. If you currently do not have a dedicated IP Address you can add one to your hosting service for $3.33 per month from the Addons section of your Control Panel.
create the certificate signing request
Steps to Generate a CSR:
- Back in the SSL Manager page, click "Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests."
- Choose the host from the drop down box and enter in the required information below. Press Generate button.
- If you have entered valid information, you will be shown your CSR. (if it looks blank, click back and correct any information)
- Provide the CSR to the SSL vendor of your choice. They will exchange it for a CRT file.
- With the new CRT, return to SSL Manager and click the "Generate, view, upload, or delete SSL certificates"
- Paste in the provided CRT file or Browse your computer for the .crt file. Repeat for CA Bundle file, if received as well
- Press Upload button
- Contact us via Phone, Live Chat or by Opening a Ticket to request your KEY and CRT be installed on the server.
