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Sep 26, 2018
How to Install Certificates on Microsoft IIS 5.x / 6.x
This article will go into detail on how to install certificates on Microsoft IIS 5.x / 6.x.
- Select Administrative Tools
- Start Internet Services Manager
![IIS SSL Server](https://www.instantssl.com/ssl-certificate-images/graphics/ssl-IIS1.gif)
- Open the properties window for the website. You can do this by right clicking on the Default Website and selecting Properties from the menu.
- Open Directory Security by right clicking on the Directory Security tab
![IIS 5 Web Site properties](https://www.instantssl.com/ssl-certificate-images/graphics/ssl-IIS2.gif)
- Click Server Certificate. The following Wizard will appear:
![IIS Certificate Wizard](https://www.instantssl.com/ssl-certificate-images/graphics/ssl-IISCertInstall1.gif)
- Choose to Process the Pending Request and Install the Certificate. Click Next.
- Enter the location of your IIS SSL Certificate(you may also browse to locate your IIS SSL certificate), and then click Next.
- Read the summary screen to be sure that you are processing the correct certificate, and then click Next.
- You will see a confirmation screen. When you have read this information, click Next.
- You now have an IIS SSL server certificate installed.
Important: You must now restart the computer to complete the installation