To generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) key in DirectAdmin, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel using your administrative credentials.

Step 2: Once logged in, navigate to the "SSL Certificates" section. This section is typically located under the "Advanced Features" or "Account Manager" category, depending on your DirectAdmin theme.

Step 3: In the SSL Certificates section, you should see a list of domains associated with your account. Locate the domain for which you want to generate the CSR and click on it.

Step 4: Inside the domain management interface, you will find an option to generate a CSR. Look for an option like "Generate CSR," "Create CSR," or "Request Certificate." Click on it to proceed.

Step 5: You will be presented with a form where you need to provide information for the CSR. Fill in the required fields, which typically include the following:

Common Name (CN): The fully qualified domain name (e.g., www.example.com) for which you are requesting the certificate.

Organization (O): The legal name of your organization or your own name if you are an individual.

Organizational Unit (OU): The department or division within the organization (optional).

City/Locality (L): The city or locality where your organization is located.

State/Province (S): The state or province where your organization is located.

Country (C): The two-letter country code (e.g., US, CA, GB) where your organization is located.

Step 6: Once you have entered the required information, click on the "Generate" or "Create" button to generate the CSR key.

Step 7: DirectAdmin will generate the CSR key and display it on the screen. You will see a block of text that starts with "-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----" and ends with "-----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----". Copy this entire block of text, as you will need it when requesting a certificate from a certificate authority (CA).

After completing these steps, you will have successfully generated a CSR key in DirectAdmin. You can use this CSR key to request an SSL certificate from a CA and then install the issued certificate on your server. Remember to keep the CSR key secure and private, as it contains sensitive information for your domain.