09-10-2024 02:43 PM
I have a scenario where I'm needing to update the server certificate on my Expressway Edges. The existing GoDaddy certs will expire in October. I have the renewed certificates from Go Daddy. I just had them renewed, I did not generate a new CSR. Is that appropriate; can I just upload the new .PEM file and select the check box for "Re-use my current private key".
09-10-2024 09:50 PM
Yes, but with a note that I actually never done this myself. I always create a CSR when renewing any certificate. That said the outlined process should technically be sound as the private key should remain the same as you have not created a CSR.
09-10-2024 11:47 PM
Have you received the renewed certificate, with the private key. I’ve had customers renew their certificates without a CSR, where they provide the private key, and I upload both the certificate and the private key for renewal. In this case, a CSR is not required.
If you haven’t received a private key, try the option to reuse the private key. If there’s any mismatch, the new certificate won’t be uploaded, and you’ll need to generate a CSR and get it signed.
09-11-2024 05:36 AM
Thanks guys for the feedback. I'm planning to upload the renewed certificate tonight so I'll let you know how it goes.
09-18-2024 06:23 AM
Hey guys, just coming back to this a few days later to let you know that things went as expected. I applied the renewed certificate, checking the box for "Re-use my current private key". Certificate loaded without issue and all is well. Thanks again for your help and feedback.
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