Created a new OpenSSL key and I don't know where my CSR file is?

Question

Still learning a lot about Ubuntu and server management.

I need to generate a new SSL certificate and I have followed a tutorial on how to create the CSR file.

I ran the following command:

openssl req -new -newkey rsa:2048 -nodes -keyout [serverName].key -out [serverName].csr

I then filled out the information needed. I believe I have created the .CSR file but I don't know where.

I need this obviously to get the SSL certificate so where should I find it to download it to?

THANK YOU.

Answer 1

Search for the file in your system with:

sudo find / -name "[server name].csr"

Answer 2

With this command, you don't choose a directory for your key, so normally, your key is created where you are when you run the command. I personally use this and it works well:

openssl req -out CSR.csr -new -newkey rsa:2048 -nodes -keyout privateKey.key

You don't see it with ls -l? You could try to run find or locate with the name you chose.