{"id":15800,"date":"2025-11-21T00:03:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T00:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.cloudhostgeek.com\/docs\/webpanel-faq\/hestia\/how-do-i-schedule-automatic-backups-in-hestia\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T22:25:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:25:42","slug":"how-to-renew-or-install-an-ssl-certificate-in-plesk","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/docs\/webpanel-faq\/plesk\/how-to-renew-or-install-an-ssl-certificate-in-plesk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Renew or Install an SSL Certificate in Plesk?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15800\" class=\"elementor elementor-15800\" data-elementor-post-type=\"docs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-852ffc1 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"852ffc1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-114027bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"114027bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Introduction<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL certificates are essential for securing websites, protecting user data, and improving search engine trust. In Plesk, managing SSL certificates is straightforward and can be done using the built-in <\/span><b>Let\u2019s Encrypt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> integration or by installing certificates from third-party providers.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This knowledge base article explains <\/span><b>how to install, renew, and assign SSL certificates in Plesk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring your website remains secure and accessible over HTTPS.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4a497a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d4a497a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67a970f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67a970f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>1. Log in to Plesk <\/b><\/h2><p>Log in to your\u00a0<strong>Plesk Control Panel<\/strong>\u00a0using your username and password.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42fb239 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42fb239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>2. Go to Websites &amp; Domains<\/b><\/h2><p>In the left menu, click\u00a0<strong>Websites &amp; Domains<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b413531 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b413531\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16140\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy-300x113.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy-768x288.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy-20x8.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy-32x12.webp 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dd56c1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9dd56c1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-947771b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"947771b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>3. Install a Free Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL Certificate <\/b><\/h2><p>Locate and click the SSL\/TLS Certificates button in the additional options.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f01117 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9f01117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_install-a-free-encrypt-ssl-cert.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16159\" alt=\"Install a Free Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL Certificate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_install-a-free-encrypt-ssl-cert.webp 999w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_install-a-free-encrypt-ssl-cert-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_install-a-free-encrypt-ssl-cert-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_install-a-free-encrypt-ssl-cert-20x9.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_install-a-free-encrypt-ssl-cert-32x15.webp 32w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_install-a-free-encrypt-ssl-cert-844x400.webp 844w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a091c44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a091c44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Plesk includes a free SSL option using\u00a0<strong>Let\u2019s Encrypt<\/strong>.<br \/>To install or renew it:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Install<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Renew<\/strong>\u00a0if a certificate already exists.<\/li>\n<li>Find the domain you want to secure and click\u00a0<strong>SSL\/TLS Certificates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the services you want to secure (website, mail, webmail).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa3bff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1fa3bff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_to-install-or-renew-it.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16160\" alt=\"to install or renew it:\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_to-install-or-renew-it.webp 706w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_to-install-or-renew-it-300x146.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_to-install-or-renew-it-20x10.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_to-install-or-renew-it-32x16.webp 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-429511a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"429511a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>4.Click\u00a0Get it free\u00a0or\u00a0Install.<\/strong><\/h2><p>Plesk will automatically issue and install the certificate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-990bad4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"990bad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_ssltls-certificate-for-yourdomain.com_.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16161\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_ssltls-certificate-for-yourdomain.com_.webp 715w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_ssltls-certificate-for-yourdomain.com_-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_ssltls-certificate-for-yourdomain.com_-20x15.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_ssltls-certificate-for-yourdomain.com_-32x24.webp 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5817c2f4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5817c2f4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b1ffa1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b1ffa1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>5. Upload a Custom SSL Certificate (Optional) <\/b><\/h2><p>If you purchased an SSL certificate elsewhere:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click\u00a0<strong>Add SSL\/TLS Certificate<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Enter a\u00a0<strong>certificate name<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Upload the\u00a0<strong>.crt<\/strong>\u00a0file and\u00a0<strong>private key (.key)<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click\u00a0<strong>Upload Certificate<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Return to\u00a0<strong>Hosting Settings<\/strong>, select your uploaded certificate, and click\u00a0<strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe35803 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe35803\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18e51b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18e51b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>6. Verify Your SSL Installation<\/b><\/h2><p>Visit your site using https:\/\/ (e.g., https:\/\/yourdomain.com).<br \/>If you see a padlock icon in the browser, your SSL certificate is active and working.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecdb699 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ecdb699\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"417\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20373\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image1.png 417w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image1-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image1-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image1-32x20.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d6bf8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56d6bf8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91a591b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91a591b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL certificates are <\/span><b>free<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and renew automatically, but require valid DNS and open ports.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always ensure the <\/span><b>domain points to the correct server IP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before installing SSL.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When renewing paid SSL certificates, the <\/span><b>CSR and private key must match<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After installing SSL, remember to <\/span><b>assign it in Hosting Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixed content warnings occur if some website resources still load over HTTP.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c4ebfe e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c4ebfe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf18df5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf18df5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your SSL certificate up to date is critical for website security, user trust, and SEO performance. Whether you use <\/span><b>Let\u2019s Encrypt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a paid SSL provider, Plesk offers flexible tools to install and renew certificates with minimal effort.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following the steps in this guide, you can ensure your website stays protected, compliant, and accessible via HTTPS at all times.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-492ef16 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"492ef16\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf4d58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bf4d58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Need Help?<br \/><\/b><\/h2><p>If you face issues accessing Plesk or forgot your credentials, contact our support team:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4e7.svg\" alt=\"mail\" \/>\u00a0<b>Email:<\/b>\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"website\" \/><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a57ef5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/contact-us\">\u00a0Submit a support ticket<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d01c869 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d01c869\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ba94d07 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ba94d07\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17678b1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17678b1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3389206 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"3389206\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-3389206\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"3389206\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-often-does-lets-encrypt-ssl-renew-in-plesk\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5401\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How often does Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL renew in Plesk?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5401\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"how-often-does-lets-encrypt-ssl-renew-in-plesk\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s Encrypt certificates renew automatically every <\/span><b>60 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as long as DNS and web access are correctly configured<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"do-i-need-to-reinstall-ssl-after-renewal\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5402\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Do I need to reinstall SSL after renewal?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5402\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"do-i-need-to-reinstall-ssl-after-renewal\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. For Let\u2019s Encrypt, renewal is automatic. For paid SSL certificates, you must <\/span><b>upload the renewed certificate files<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and replace the old ones.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"why-does-my-site-still-show-not-secure-after-installing-ssl\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5403\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Why does my site still show \u201cNot Secure\u201d after installing SSL?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5403\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"why-does-my-site-still-show-not-secure-after-installing-ssl\"><p>This usually happens due to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SSL not assigned in Hosting Settings<\/li>\n<li>Mixed content (HTTP resources on HTTPS pages)<\/li>\n<li>Browser cache issues<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-use-one-ssl-certificate-for-multiple-domains\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5404\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I use one SSL certificate for multiple domains?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5404\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-use-one-ssl-certificate-for-multiple-domains\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if the certificate is a <\/span><b>Wildcard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Multi-Domain (SAN)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certificate and all domains are added during CSR generation.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction SSL certificates are essential for securing websites, protecting user data, and improving search engine trust. In Plesk, managing SSL certificates is straightforward and can be done using the built-in Let\u2019s Encrypt integration or by installing certificates from third-party providers.This knowledge base article explains how to install, renew, and assign SSL certificates in Plesk, ensuring your website remains secure and accessible over HTTPS. 1. Log in to Plesk Log in to your\u00a0Plesk Control Panel\u00a0using your username and password. 2. Go to Websites &amp; Domains In the left menu, click\u00a0Websites &amp; Domains. 3. Install a Free Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL Certificate Locate and click the SSL\/TLS Certificates button in the additional options. Plesk includes a free SSL option using\u00a0Let\u2019s Encrypt.To install or renew it: Click\u00a0Install\u00a0or\u00a0Renew\u00a0if a certificate already exists. Find the domain you want to secure and click\u00a0SSL\/TLS Certificates. Select the services you want to secure (website, mail, webmail). 4.Click\u00a0Get it free\u00a0or\u00a0Install. Plesk will automatically issue and install the certificate. 5. Upload a Custom SSL Certificate (Optional) If you purchased an SSL certificate elsewhere: Click\u00a0Add SSL\/TLS Certificate. Enter a\u00a0certificate name. Upload the\u00a0.crt\u00a0file and\u00a0private key (.key). Click\u00a0Upload Certificate. Return to\u00a0Hosting Settings, select your uploaded certificate, and click\u00a0Apply. 6. Verify Your SSL Installation Visit your site using https:\/\/ (e.g., https:\/\/yourdomain.com).If you see a padlock icon in the browser, your SSL certificate is active and working. Notes Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL certificates are free and renew automatically, but require valid DNS and open ports. Always ensure the domain points to the correct server IP before installing SSL. When renewing paid SSL certificates, the CSR and private key must match. After installing SSL, remember to assign it in Hosting Settings. Mixed content warnings occur if some website resources still load over HTTP. Conclusion Keeping your SSL certificate up to date is critical for website security, user trust, and SEO performance. Whether you use Let\u2019s Encrypt or a paid SSL provider, Plesk offers flexible tools to install and renew certificates with minimal effort.By following the steps in this guide, you can ensure your website stays protected, compliant, and accessible via HTTPS at all times. Need Help? If you face issues accessing Plesk or forgot your credentials, contact our support team: \u00a0Email:\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com \u00a0Submit a support ticket FAQ How often does Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL renew in Plesk? Let\u2019s Encrypt certificates renew automatically every 60 days, as long as DNS and web access are correctly configured Do I need to reinstall SSL after renewal? No. For Let\u2019s Encrypt, renewal is automatic. For paid SSL certificates, you must upload the renewed certificate files and replace the old ones. Why does my site still show \u201cNot Secure\u201d after installing SSL? This usually happens due to: SSL not assigned in Hosting Settings Mixed content (HTTP resources on HTTPS pages) Browser cache issues Can I use one SSL certificate for multiple domains? Yes, if the certificate is a Wildcard or Multi-Domain (SAN) certificate and all domains are added during CSR generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":15248,"menu_order":30,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-15800","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry","no-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Renew or Install an SSL Certificate in Plesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to renew or install an SSL certificate in Plesk on BigCloudy to keep your website secure and trusted.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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