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Upload and Manage SSL Certificates

Learn how to upload and manage SSL certificates in the Medianova Control Panel.

SSL/TLS certificates enable encrypted HTTPS communication between users and CDN Resources. From the SSL / TLS page, you can upload your own certificates or request free Let's Encrypt certificates using a guided provisioning wizard.

TLS is the modern version of SSL. Medianova supports TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 for all SSL/TLS connections.

Manage your certificates from the SSL / TLS page in the Medianova Control Panel

Upload SSL Certificates

  1. Open SSL / TLS from the left navigation menu.

  2. Review the certificates currently available in your account.

  3. Click Add New SSL.

1

Choose the Certificate Type

Select how you want to provision the certificate.

  • Add Own SSL – Upload or import an existing certificate issued by a Certificate Authority (CA).

  • Free SSL – Request a free Let's Encrypt certificate through DNS/CNAME validation.

Add Your Own SSL

Upload an existing SSL/TLS certificate using one of the supported import methods.

SSL Certificate Name

Enter a descriptive name to identify the certificate within the Control Panel.

This name is used only for management purposes and does not affect the certificate itself.

Certificate Import Methods

Choose one of the following import methods.

Domain SSL

Retrieve an existing certificate directly from a domain that already serves HTTPS.

Configure:

  • SSL Certificate Name

  • Domain

Click Check SSL to retrieve the certificate information.

The wizard displays:

  • Subject

  • Issuer

  • Expiration date

After verification, provide the matching private key before continuing.

Paste .crt / .key

Paste the certificate and private key directly into the corresponding fields.

Required fields:

  • Certificate (.crt / .pem)

  • Private Key (.key)

Use this method when certificate files are already available as text.

Upload Certificate Files

Upload the certificate and private key files from your local computer.

Supported file types include:

  • .crt

  • .pem

  • .key

Upload PKCS#12 (.pfx)

Upload a PKCS#12 certificate bundle.

Configure:

  • .pfx file

  • PFX Password (if required)

The wizard extracts the certificate and private key automatically.

Certificate Validation

Before continuing, verify the following:

  • The certificate and private key belong to the same certificate pair.

  • The uploaded certificate is valid and has not expired.

  • The certificate covers the required domain or wildcard domain.

Important

Always upload the complete certificate chain, including intermediate certificates when provided. Uploading only the leaf certificate may result in browser trust warnings or incomplete certificate validation.

Click Next after completing the required information.

Request a Free SSL Certificate

Request a free Let's Encrypt certificate directly from the wizard.

SSL Certificate Name

Enter a descriptive name for the certificate.

Domain

Choose one of the following options.

Existing Domain

Select a domain that already exists in your account.

Then choose the required certificate coverage.

New Domain

Enter a new domain that will be secured by the certificate.

The domain must resolve to the Medianova edge network before DNS validation can complete.

Coverage

Select the required certificate scope.

Option
Description

Single Domain

Protects a single hostname.

Wildcard

Protects all subdomains of a domain. DNS/CNAME validation is required.

Click Next to continue.

2

Review & Activate

Review the certificate configuration before creating the certificate.

The summary includes:

  • Provisioning method

  • Certificate name

  • Domain

  • Coverage

Optionally assign the certificate to one or more CDN Resources during this step.

The Control Panel automatically determines the required DNS validation workflow based on the selected certificate type and the associated CDN Resource configuration.

The resource list includes:

  • CDN URL

  • Resource Type

  • Domain

Select the resources that should use the certificate immediately after creation.

Click Create SSL to start certificate provisioning.

Notifications

After an SSL certificate is created, updated, or its validation status changes, Medianova sends notifications to the user who initiated the request and the account owner.

Status updates are also available through Control Panel notifications.

Manage Certificates

After a certificate is created, it appears on the SSL / TLS page.

From this page you can:

  • Search certificates

  • View certificate details

  • Review expiration dates

  • Delete unused certificates

  • Assign certificates to additional CDN Resources

Certificates requested through Free SSL automatically enter the validation process after creation.

The required DNS validation records vary depending on the selected certificate type and associated CDN Resource configuration. Always use the DNS values displayed by the Control Panel during certificate provisioning.

For DNS validation, pending requests, renewal, and validation status, see Use Free SSL Certificates.

Related Concepts

PreviousSSL/TLS EncryptionNextUse Free SSL Certificates

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