How to Get an SSL Certificate for Your Domain Using AutoSSL in cPanel Print

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Securing your website with an SSL certificate is crucial for protecting your visitors' data and improving your site's trustworthiness. AutoSSL in cPanel provides an easy way to automatically install and manage SSL certificates for your domains. Follow these steps to enable and use AutoSSL in cPanel.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Enabling AutoSSL

  1. Log in to your cPanel account:

    • Open your web browser and navigate to your cPanel login page.
    • Enter your username and password to access the cPanel dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the SSL/TLS Status:

    • In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down to the "Security" section.
    • Click on the "SSL/TLS Status" icon.
  3. Run AutoSSL:

    • On the SSL/TLS Status page, click the "Run AutoSSL" button. This will initiate the AutoSSL process to check your domains and install SSL certificates where needed.

Checking SSL Status

  1. View Domain Status:

    • After running AutoSSL, you can view the status of your SSL certificates. The page will display a list of your domains and their current SSL status.
    • A green padlock icon indicates that a valid SSL certificate is installed for the domain.
  2. Manage SSL Certificates:

    • If any domain does not have a valid SSL certificate, you can select the domain and click the "Run AutoSSL" button again to attempt another installation.
    • For advanced management, you can use the "Include during AutoSSL" and "Exclude from AutoSSL" options to specify which domains should be covered by AutoSSL.

Forcing HTTPS

  1. Edit .htaccess File:

    • To ensure all traffic to your site is secure, you can force HTTPS by editing your .htaccess file.
    • In the cPanel dashboard, navigate to the "File Manager" under the "Files" section.
    • Locate your .htaccess file in the root directory of your website (usually public_html). If you do not see the file, enable the display of hidden files.
  2. Add Rewrite Rules:

    • Add the following code to your .htaccess file to redirect all traffic to HTTPS:

      RewriteEngine On
      RewriteCond %{SERVER_PORT} 80
      RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://www.example.com/$1 [R,L]
    • Replace www.example.com with your actual domain name.

  3. Save Changes:

    • Save the changes to your .htaccess file and close the editor.

Additional Information:

  • Renewal: AutoSSL will automatically renew your SSL certificates before they expire, ensuring continuous protection.
  • Certificate Coverage: AutoSSL covers all domains and subdomains in your cPanel account. You can manage the inclusion or exclusion of specific domains via the SSL/TLS Status page.

Troubleshooting:

  • Installation Issues: If AutoSSL fails to install an SSL certificate, ensure your domain is properly pointed to your hosting server and that there are no DNS issues.
  • HTTPS Errors: If you encounter errors after forcing HTTPS, double-check the .htaccess rules and ensure there are no conflicts with existing rules.

If you have any issues enabling or using AutoSSL, please don't hesitate to contact our support department for help or refer to the official cPanel documentation.


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