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Hosted.com® cPanel Hosting plans include a free SSL Certificate to ensure your website is secure over HTTPS. Activating this certificate is crucial to protect your visitors’ data, improve search engine rankings, and provide a secure browsing experience.
VIDEO: How to Install an SSL Certificate on Your Website
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What is an SSL Certificate?
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate encrypts the data transferred between your website and your visitors. This protects sensitive information such as login credentials, personal data, and payment details from being intercepted. Browsers also display a padlock icon for SSL-secured websites, helping build trust with your audience and demonstrating that your site is secure.
Why Claim Free SSL Certificate?
Although the SSL certificate comes included with your cPanel hosting plan, it must be activated for your domain. Without activation, your website will continue to load over HTTP, leaving data unencrypted and potentially showing “Not Secure” warnings in browsers. Claiming your free SSL ensures your website traffic is encrypted and that your Hosted.com® cPanel-hosted website meets modern security standards.
How to View Your SSL Certificates
1. Login to Your Hosted.com® Account
2. Go to the Manage Services drop-down section and click SSL Certificates.
How to Install Free SSL Certificate
1. Your Free SSL Certificate will automatically be installed. If you require another, click Add SSL Certificate.
2. Choose your plan, and the system will automatically generate and install the SSL certificate for your domain.
3. Once installed, your site will be accessible via https:// and the green padlock icon will appear in the browser.
Additional Information
- Mixed Content: After activation, ensure that all website resources (images, scripts, CSS) are loaded over HTTPS to avoid mixed content warnings.
- Multiple Domains or Subdomains: If your hosting plan includes add-on domains or subdomains, each may require individual SSL activation.
- Browser Cache: Should the padlock not appear immediately, clear your browser cache or use a different browser.
- Security Benefits: SSL protects sensitive visitor data, improves SEO rankings, and increases trust in your website.
- Troubleshooting: When SSL installation fails, ensure your domain points to Hosted.com® nameservers and contact Hosted.com® support for assistance.
