Yes, it does. A CSR (certificate signing request) is an encrypted file that enables you to transmit your public key and other identifying information about your company and the domain name to Thawte. It is also called the CSR key.
The CSR is generated on the server on which it will later be installed. All data required by Thawte to issue the certificate must be entered for this. The following information is required when creating the CSR:
Common name (e.g. www.example.com)
Name and location of the company (country, state/province, city)
Key type (usually RSA)
Key length (minimum 2048 Bit)
Please do not enter a password when creating the CSR. A CSR with password cannot be processed and therefore cannot be used for an order.
Please keep the CSR key at hand when buying Thawte certificates in AutoDNS.