: How do I transfer an SSL certificate to a new server I have a site running on GoDaddy shared hosting, which is going to be moved over to a VPS. The site has a SSL certificate from GoDaddy.

@Si4351233

I'm not sure if GoDaddy is hosting Windows Virtual Private Server (IIS Web Server). If your server is Windows/IIS, you can export the PKCS12 cert with private key (password protected) and then import into another Windows IIS Server using instructions like those posted at digicert: How to Import and Export SSL Certificates in IIS 7 - see the "Exporting/Backing Up to a .pfx File" section. Document summary:


Open Certificates MMC Snap-In for Local Computer Certificate Store
Export the Cert WITH PRIVATE KEY to password-protected *.pfx file (PKCS12 format)
Import the *.pfx file into another Windows system using same Certificates MMC Snap-In (password required to import *.pfx file).
Choose imported cert in IIS to assign to specific web site(s).


If you're using other Web Server software or other OS, there will be a different process for copying the cert with private key for use on another system.

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@Sue5673885

GoDaddy SSL Certificates Help document entitled "Rekey certificate" may help you: www.godaddy.com/help/rekey-certificate-4976. Note that following this document will result in old cert being revoked and new cert being issued.

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