SSL Certificates Setup

Q: How do I install an SSL certificate for my domain?

  • Log in to Plesk:

    • Access your domain control panel using the "Control Panel Access" option in your client area.

  • Go to Websites & Domains:

    • Select the domain for which you want to install the SSL certificate.

  • Navigate to SSL/TLS Certificates:

    • Click on "SSL/TLS Certificates" in the domain's dashboard.

  • Generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request):

    • Click "Add SSL/TLS Certificate".

    • Fill out the required information (Certificate name, bits, Country, State, etc.).

    • Click "Request".

    • Save the CSR and private key provided.

  • Purchase an SSL Certificate:

    • Choose an SSL provider and purchase the certificate.

    • Submit the CSR generated from Plesk to the SSL provider.

  • Upload the SSL Certificate:

    • Once the SSL provider issues the certificate, download the certificate files.

    • Return to the "SSL/TLS Certificates" section in Plesk.

    • Click on the certificate name you created.

    • Upload the certificate files (certificate, CA bundle) in the corresponding fields.

    • Click "Upload Certificate".

  • Install the SSL Certificate:

    • Go back to "Websites & Domains".

    • Click on "Hosting Settings" for the domain.

    • Under the "Security" section, check the box "SSL/TLS support" and select your newly uploaded certificate from the drop-down menu.

    • Click "OK" or "Apply" to save the changes.

  • Verify SSL Installation:

    • Use an online SSL checker tool to ensure that your SSL certificate is correctly installed and trusted.

Q: How do I renew my SSL certificate for my domain?

  • Log in to Plesk:

    • Access your domain control panel using the "Control Panel Access" option in your client area.

  • Generate a New CSR (if required):

    • Follow the steps to generate a CSR as described in the initial setup.

  • Purchase/Renew the SSL Certificate:

    • Log in to your SSL provider's website and renew the certificate.

    • Submit the new CSR if required.

  • Upload the New SSL Certificate:

    • Follow the steps to upload the new certificate as described in the initial setup.

  • Install the New SSL Certificate:

    • Select the new certificate in the "Hosting Settings" for the domain, replacing the old certificate.

  • Verify SSL Installation:

    • Use an online SSL checker tool to ensure that the new SSL certificate is correctly installed and trusted.