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At Hosted.com®, we make it easy for clients to install SSL certificates on their hosting accounts. Installing an SSL ensures that your website traffic is encrypted, providing security for both your users and your business. The installation process differs slightly depending on whether you use cPanel, Hosted.com®’s WebHost Manager (WHM), or another hosting platform.

Proper installation ensures that your website is fully encrypted, builds customer trust, and prevents browser warnings that could affect conversions.

How to Install an SSL Certificate in WHM (Hosted.com®):

You can purchase an SSL certificate directly from Hosted.com® or claim a free one included with certain Web Hosting or WordPress Hosting plans. If your Hosted.com® hosting plan includes a free SSL certificate, it will be automatically installed.

To purchase an additional SSL Certificate from Hosted.com®, the quickest and easiest solution is to contact our Support Team, and they will send a link for your web server. Alternatively, you can also request us to generate your CSR or follow these steps:

  1. Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from your web server. This file includes details about your domain and organization, as well as your private and public keys.
  2. Provide the CSR to the Certificate Authority (CA) you’re using. Complete the required Domain Control Validation (DCV). Once verified, the CA will issue your SSL certificate files.
  3. In most cases, Hosted.com® will automatically handle the installation of certificates purchased through us. If you’re using a third-party certificate, you can upload the files manually in cPanel’s SSL/TLS Manager.
  4. Ensure your server settings are updated to point to the new SSL certificate. This may involve updating virtual hosts and security configurations.
  5. Test your SSL certificate using tools like SSL Labs’ SSL Test or your browser to confirm it’s installed correctly.
  6. Update your site’s settings and internal links to load all resources over HTTPS. This ensures a secure browsing experience for your visitors.
How To Install SSL Certificate On Hosting Platforms

How to Install an SSL Certificate in cPanel:

1. Login to your Hosted.com® account.

2. Open the Manage Services dropdown menu and select your hosting plan.

3. Click Manage next to your domain.

4. Select Login next to Control Panel, to access cPanel.

How To Install SSL Certificate On Hosting Platforms

5. Navigate to SSL/TLS and select Manage SSL Sites.

How To Install SSL Certificate On Hosting Platforms

6. Select the domain where the certificate will be installed.

7. Paste the certificate, private key, and CA bundle into the respective fields.

8. Click Install Certificate and verify that HTTPS is active.

For Other Hosting Platforms:

Use the SSL management interface provided by the platform or contact Hosted.com® support for guidance.

Additional Information

  • Backup Keys: Always back up your private key before installation.
  • Propagation Time: SSL installation may take a few minutes to propagate across servers and browsers.
  • HTTPS Verification: Test your website by entering https:// before your domain to confirm proper encryption.
  • Browser Warnings: Ensure there are no mixed-content warnings caused by unsecured HTTP resources on your pages.
  • Hosted.com® Support: Our team can assist with SSL installation to ensure that all pages, including subdomains, are properly secured.
  • Ongoing Maintenance: Renew your SSL before expiration to maintain uninterrupted HTTPS protection.

Login to Hosted.com® Account

1. Go to the Hosted.com® website Account Login page.

2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.

Renew A Domain - Hosted.com® Sign In Webpage

3. You will see the Hosted.com® Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.

Hosted.com® Dashboard Manage Services

Login to cPanel from your Hosted.com® Dashboard

4. Click on Manage Services to view the sub-dropdown menu and select the hosting package for the domain you want to work with – in our example we are using WordPress Hosting.

5. Click the Manage button to the right of the domain name you want to access.

Hosted.com® Dashboard WordPress Hosting

6. The display will now show Product Information, Quick Manage, Resource Usage and Site Statistics for that domain name.

Hosted.com® Dashboard Manage Services

7. Under Product Information, scroll down to Control Panel, which will display cPanel to the right, and click on the Login button.

Hosted.com® cPanel Dashboard

8. The cPanel Dashboard will now be displayed.

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