Secure Unlimited Subdomains With One Wildcard SSL Certificate \u2013 Save 50%<\/h2>\n
Save 50%<\/strong> on Sectigo Wildcard SSL Certificates. Includes unlimited server licenses, reissuances, 256-bit encryption, and more.<\/p>\n Shop for Wildcard SSL Certificates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n A wildcard certificate<\/a> is a single SSL\/TLS certificate that you can use to secure an unlimited number of single-level subdomains for a single website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All wildcard certificates from any certificate authority (CA) are compatible with Microsoft Exchange servers. this means that, contrary to popular belief, there is no specific wildcard certificate that will only work on an Exchange 2025 server. This can be a bit confusing, though, because a wildcard certificate that\u2019s used on an Exchange 2025 server is sometimes referred to as an \u201cExchange 2025 wildcard certificate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n To gain a better understanding of how to use an Exchange 2025 wildcard certificate, let\u2019s consider the following example. Suppose Jerry, a young fellow starting out his own business, has the website domain randomexample.com. As the business grows, he\u2019d want to provide his customers with useful information, so he will need a blog \u2014 something that can be accessed through blog.randomexample.com. He might also want to create a product page like product.randomexample.com or a customer login page like users.randomexample.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To secure all of these individual URLs using standard SSL\/TLS certificates will quickly become a headache (considering certificate expirations, renewals, the entire certificate management cycle, etc.) and can also get fairly expensive pretty quickly. Instead, since Jerry is smart, he decides to use a single wildcard certificate for \u201c*.randomexample.com\u201d to secure all his present and future first-level subdomains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, if Jerry wants to secure subdomains at multiple levels like mail.users.randomexample.com and order.users.randomexample.com along with the above, or if he decides that he wants to secure the subdomains on multiple domains, he\u2019d need to opt for a multi-domain wildcard SSL certificate<\/a>. These can secure just about anything (including IPs) \u2014 all on a single certificate \u2014 simply by adding your URLs as subject alternative name domains (SANs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a couple of direct benefits to buying a wildcard SSL to secure your sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wondering how to get a wildcard certificate for your Exchange 2025 server? The first step after purchasing a wildcard cert<\/a> is to generate a certificate signing request<\/a>, or a CSR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use the Exchange Admin Center (EAC) or the Exchange Management Shell to generate a certificate signing request to obtain your Exchange 2025 wildcard certificate. The first method using EAC is easier to follow for the general audience, so let\u2019s move ahead with that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open a browser and log in to the EAC<\/strong> console after entering your username and password (as shown below). <\/p>\n\n\n From the left sidebar, select Servers<\/strong> and click on Certificates <\/strong>in the top menu bar. Select your server from the dropdown list on the Certificates page and click on the +<\/strong> symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the new Exchange certificate wizard that pops up, select Create a request for a certificate from a certification authority<\/strong> and then click on Next<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n In the next screen, enter a friendly name for your certificate that you can use to identify it, and click Next<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n Since we\u2019re requesting an Exchange 2025 wildcard certificate, ensure that the option \u201cRequest a wildcard certificate<\/strong>\u201d is selected, and enter the root domain like \u201cexample.com.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Once that\u2019s done, choose the server where you want to save the request and click on Next<\/strong>. This is the server on which you will complete the request later on and install the certificate. Since these certificates come with unlimited server licenses, they can be exported from this server and imported onto others with ease. <\/p>\n\n\n The next step that involves specifying the domain names and the services to be included on the certificate can be skipped since we\u2019re using a wildcard certificate<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n You\u2019re also given the option to edit the domain names on the next screen. If you don\u2019t wish to edit make any changes, move on to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n Enter the CSR details carefully, avoiding any mistakes, and then click on Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n Enter the path where the CSR for your Exchange 2025 wildcard certificate is to be saved as a \u201c.req\u201d file and click on Finish<\/strong>. Do not skip or ignore this step!<\/p>\n\n\n Navigate to the universal naming convention (UNC) path (the one starting with double backslashes) in the previous step and open the newly created CSR file using any text editor (such as Notepad). Copy all of its contents, including the following, before sharing it with your CA: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: It\u2019s crucial for this information to match the information that was submitted in the CSR process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your order is placed, the CA will process your application based on the validation level of your certificate, issue your SSL, and share it with you. Once you have your wildcard certificate, the next step is to install it on your Exchange 2025 server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you complete this process, you\u2019ll be ready to access your website and its subdomains over a secure connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enter your username and password to login<\/strong> to the EAC platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click on Servers on the left sidebar and select Certificates from the top menu bar. You should see your certificate listed by its friendly name with the status as \u201cPending request.\u201d After selecting it, in the right-hand pane, press the option to \u201cComplete\u201d the pending request.<\/p>\n\n\n In the dialogue box that pops up, enter the path of the certificate (the one shared by the CA) to be imported and then select OK<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n Once that\u2019s done, go back to the Certificates<\/strong> page and click on the!<\/strong> symbol (edit button) after selecting your certificate from the list. <\/p>\n\n\n Select the services you wish to assign and then click Save<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n Your Exchange 2025 wildcard certificate is now installed, and you can access your sites over HTTPS. Use the SSL Checker<\/a> tool to verify that the installation was completed without any errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSSL Certificate for Subdomain \u2013 How Do I Get One for My Website? <\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What Is an Exchange 2025 Wildcard Certificate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Should You Consider Getting a Wildcard Certificate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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10 Steps for Generating a CSR on Exchange 2025 for a Wildcard Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Access Your Exchange Admin Center <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 2: Select Your Server<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Create a New Exchange Certificate Request<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 5: Select the Option for a Wildcard Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 6: Select the Server Where You Want to Save the Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 7: Review the Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 8: Fill in the CSR Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 9: Save the CSR<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 10: Generate the Order<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST----\nAnd\n----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST----<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n4 Steps for Installing a Wildcard Certificate on Exchange 20<\/strong>25<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Log in to EAC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Navigate to the Certificates Page<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 3: Enter the Certificate Path to Complete the Pending Request<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 4: Enable Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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