How to Order

1. Generate a CSR File

   You'll need to create a .CSR file from the server where the certificate is to be installed and

   • The public key needs to be 2048 bits
   • The .CSR can have no local addresses included, only fully qualified domain names
   • Multiple alternative names can be created for domain names hosted on the same server. These just need to be included when the CSR file is generated.

   For example:

   Common Name (CN)
   mail.yourschool.sch.uk

   Subject Alternative Names (SANs)
   autodiscover.yourschool.sch.uk
   fileserver.yourschool.sch.uk

   You should also tell us at this stage how long you’d like the certificate(s) to be valid for (up to two years), and the platform you’d like the certificate(s) for (e.g. IIS 7).

2. Email the CSR File

   Send the CSR file and PO to certificates@swgfl.org.uk

3. Receive Verification Email

   A first stage verification e-mail will then be sent to any e-mail address you specify (usually the requester’s) at your school containing a hyperlink to click.

4. Validate the Domain

   You will then be required to further validate the domain(s) using Domain Control Validation (DCV). The number of verification e-mails sent depends on the number of domains included on the certificate. verification e-mails will be sent to one of the following e-mail addresses of your choice

   • hostmaster@your-school.sch.uk
   • postmaster@your-school.sch.uk
   • webmaster@your-school.sch.uk
   • administrator@your-school.sch.uk
   • admin@your-school.sch.uk

5. Install Certificate

   Once verified we generate the certificate and send it to you. This can take up to 48 hours to process.

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