creates a self=signed certificate

 

: PowerShell (Recommended)

This method creates a certificate in your personal store. 

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.
2. Run the following command (replace localhost with your domain/machine name):
   powershell

   New-SelfSignedCertificate -DnsName "localhost" -CertStoreLocation "cert:\LocalMachine\My" -FriendlyName "MySelfSignedCert"
   

   Use code with caution.
3. The certificate is now created in Certificates - Local Computer > Personal > Certificates.