What does it mean to re-key a certificate?
Re-keying is the process of replacing an existing SSL certificate. To re-key (i.e., “replace”) an SSL certificate, click the “Re-Key” link in the certificate-management menu; then generate and submit a new Certificate Signing Request (CSR). Finally, select your Web server type from the drop-down menu.
Re-keying is the process of replacing an existing SSL certificate. Specifically, re-keying entails: • Deleting/revoking an existing SSL certificate • Creating a new public/private key pair • Issuing a new SSL certificate The original certificate is automatically deactivated when the new one is issued.