How to install an SSL certificate in cPanel?

Installing an SSL certificate in cPanel involves a few steps. Before you begin, make sure you have obtained an SSL certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) and have the necessary files. Typically, you’ll have a certificate file (.crt), a private key file (.key), and sometimes an intermediate certificate file (.ca-bundle).

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install an SSL certificate in cPanel:

1. Log in to cPanel: Open your web browser and go to https://yourdomain.com:2083, replacing “yourdomain.com” with your actual domain. Enter your cPanel username and password to log in.
2. Navigate to SSL/TLS Manager: Once logged in, scroll down to the “Security” section and click on “SSL/TLS Manager.”
3. Choose the “Install and Manage SSL for your site (HTTPS)” option: Under the “SSL/TLS Manager,” you’ll see various options. Click on “Install and Manage SSL for your site (HTTPS).”
4. Select the domain: Choose the domain for which you want to install the SSL certificate from the drop-down menu under the “Domain” section.
5. Paste the certificate: In the “Certificate (CRT)” box, paste the contents of your SSL certificate file (.crt). You can open the file with a text editor and copy-paste the entire content.
6. Paste the private key: In the “Private Key (KEY)” box, paste the contents of your private key file (.key). Make sure you use the original private key associated with the CSR (Certificate Signing Request) used to generate the SSL certificate.
7. Paste the CA Bundle (optional): If you have an intermediate certificate file (.ca-bundle), paste its contents in the “Certificate Authority Bundle (CABUNDLE)” box. This step is optional, as some SSL providers may not provide an intermediate certificate.
8. Click “Install Certificate”: Once you have pasted the required information, click the “Install Certificate” button.
9. Verify SSL installation: After the installation, you can use an online SSL checker tool to verify that your SSL certificate has been installed correctly.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed an SSL certificate on your website using cPanel. Keep in mind that some web hosting providers might have variations in their cPanel interfaces, but the general process remains quite similar.