There may be certain instances in which an SSL certificate must be moved from one server to another. An SSL certificate is bound to the server software and the common name. Therefore, the certificate and its corresponding private key may be exported from the original server and imported into the target server as long as both servers run the same server software (i.e. Apache to Apache) and the target server will be hosting a site that matches the common name. To do this copy the .key and the .crt files to be imported into the new servers certificate control panel.

For the (gs), Using your AccountCenters GridControls choose the SSL Certificate icon link.




In the following screen you will choose to import your certificate.




Next, import the certificate by entering the information copied from your .key and .crt files. If you also have a CA or chain certificate you may enter it here as well. Save the file and you are done.



For the (dv) servers using Plesk first click into the clients domain. Continue through choosing the Certificate, Add new Certificate icons.




Upload the files or copy and paste the text into the correct fields.