{"id":4990,"date":"2023-06-10T20:25:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T14:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostnats.com\/?p=4990"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:18:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:48:25","slug":"how-to-install-free-ssl-on-cpanel-using-autossl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostnats.com\/blog\/how-to-install-free-ssl-on-cpanel-using-autossl\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install Free SSL on cPanel using AutoSSL?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Securing your website with an SSL certificate is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring a safe browsing experience for your users. Fortunately, cPanel provides an easy and automated solution called AutoSSL, allowing you to install a free SSL certificate with just a few simple steps. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing a free SSL certificate on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostnats.com\/blog\/shared-hosting\/\">cPanel <\/a>using AutoSSL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-by-step-guide\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Log in to your cPanel account<\/strong>: Start by accessing your cPanel account using your credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access the SSL\/TLS Manager<\/strong>: Once you&#8217;re logged in, navigate to the &#8220;Security&#8221; section and click on the &#8220;SSL\/TLS&#8221; option. This will take you to the SSL\/TLS Manager page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage SSL Sites: <\/strong>On the SSL\/TLS Manager page, locate and click on the &#8220;Manage SSL Sites&#8221; option. This will allow you to install the SSL certificate for your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select the Domain<\/strong>: In the &#8220;Install an SSL Website&#8221; section, you will find a drop-down menu where you can select the domain for which you want to install the SSL certificate. Choose the appropriate domain from the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic Certificate Filling: <\/strong>After selecting the domain, cPanel will automatically populate the &#8220;Certificate: (CRT)&#8221; field with the necessary information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autofill by Domain:<\/strong> Scroll down to the &#8220;Install an SSL Website&#8221; section and click on the &#8220;Autofill by Domain&#8221; button. This action will automatically fill in the required fields with the domain information, making the process more convenient for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify Certificate Information:<\/strong> Take a moment to review the information in the &#8220;Certificate: (CRT)&#8221; field to ensure it is correct. If needed, you can manually modify the information to match your requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install Certificate:<\/strong> Once you have verified the certificate details, click on the &#8220;Install Certificate&#8221; button to initiate the SSL certificate installation process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wait for Installation:<\/strong> cPanel will now attempt to install the SSL certificate using AutoSSL. The process may take a few minutes, depending on your server&#8217;s speed and the complexity of your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirmation and Completion<\/strong>: Once the installation is complete, you will receive a confirmation message indicating that the SSL certificate has been successfully installed. You can now enjoy the security benefits of HTTPS for your website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Securing your website with an SSL certificate is essential to protect sensitive data and build trust with your users. With cPanel&#8217;s AutoSSL feature, installing a free SSL certificate becomes a breeze. By following the step-by-step guide outlined in this article, you can easily enable HTTPS on your website, ensuring secure communication between your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostnats.com\/managed-aws-hosting\"> server<\/a> and your visitors. 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