How To Secure Multi-Subdomains With SSL

This article will show you how to secure multi-subdomains with SSL Certificate. Businesses often run complex websites with multiple subdomain levels, which require SSL Certificates for security. Standard Wildcard SSL certificates secure only first-level subdomains, but Multi-Domain or SAN (Subject Alternative Name) certificates can cover multiple levels or entirely different subdomains under a single certificate.

Multi-level SSL certificates streamline security management and provide consistent encryption for complex web environments.

How To Secure Multi-Subdomains With SSL

1. Determine which subdomains need coverage (e.g., blog.store.example.com and shop.example.com).
2. Select a If you wish to purchase an SAN SSL certificate from Hosted.com®, contact our sales or support teams, or open a ticket.
3. SAN SSL certificate compatible with multi-level domains.
4. Generate a CSR listing all subdomains.
5. Install the certificate on your hosting platform or server.

If you wish to purchase an If you wish to purchase an SAN SSL certificate from Hosted.com®, contact our sales or support teams, or open a ticket. SAN SSL certificate from Hosted.com®, contact our sales or support teams, or open a ticket.

Additional Information

• Security: Multi-level SSL certificates encrypt traffic for each subdomain, ensuring consistent protection across all services.
• Cost-Effective: One certificate reduces management overhead compared to purchasing separate SSLs for each subdomain.
• Hosted.com® Support: Our team assists with configuration to guarantee that all subdomains are properly secured.
• Browser Compatibility: Modern browsers fully trust SAN certificates when they have been installed correctly.
• Limitations: Some legacy applications may not recognize multi-level coverage; testing is recommended.
• Renewal Management: Track expiration carefully, as all subdomains share the same certificate validity period.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

8. The cPanel Dashboard will now be displayed.