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Learn About SSL Certificates & How To Use Them Via The Shared Web Hosting Control Panel

Quick Intro​

Web Host Most provides you with a forever free SSL certificate supported by Let's Encrypt. You also have the option to set up an SSL certificate purchased from another provider or directly from us. SSL certificates ensure a secure connection between the server and your browser, encrypting traffic to enhance security and prevent data breaches.

Important To Know Before You Begin​

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  • Automatic Renewal: The Web Server automatically renews the SSL certificate every 59 days.
  • Configuration Options: You can choose the key size and certificate type when requesting a free SSL. However, the server has pre-defined options to meet best practices for security and performance, which we recommend retaining unless you are knowledgeable about the changes you wish to make.
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When assigning a new domain name to your Web Control Panel, an SSL certificate is automatically generated. It may take up to 5 minutes for the SSL certificate to be created. Additionally, if you recently changed your domain's NS records, you must wait up to 24 hours for DNS propagation to complete before the SSL certificate can be issued successfully. For more details on DNS management, visit DNS Management.

Requesting Free SSL Certificate​

To request a free SSL certificate:

  1. From your Web Control Panel, navigate to Security Management > SSL Certificates.
  2. Select the Get automatic certificate from ACME Provider tab.
  3. Choose your desired Certificate Entries.
  4. Click Save and wait for the process to complete.
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Adding An External (Commercial) SSL Certificate​

If you have an SSL certificate purchased elsewhere, you can add it to your account as follows:

  1. From your Web Control Panel, navigate to Security Management > SSL Certificates.
  2. Select the Paste a pre-generated certificate and key tab.
  3. Enter your SSL certificate credentials by pasting your external SSL certificate and key.
  4. Click Save.
Adding External SSL Certificate
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To ensure your domain receives an SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt, the domain's A record must point to our server.

Enforcing HTTPS Redirection​

To enforce HTTPS redirection and ensure all traffic uses SSL:

  • Navigate to your Web Control Panel.
  • Domain Management > Domain Setup.
  • Select desired domain name.
  • Enable "Force SSL with https redirect."

Next Steps​

Now that your SSL certificate is set up, you can securely upload files and manage your website content. Visit File Management to learn more about handling files on your server.

This guide ensures that your domains maintain secure communications and take advantage of SSL certificates to protect your data.