{"id":16480,"date":"2025-12-02T07:03:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T07:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.cloudhostgeek.com\/docs\/webpanel-faq\/cpanel\/how-to-install-a-free-auto-ssl\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T10:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T10:54:10","slug":"how-to-install-a-free-auto-ssl","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/docs\/webpanel-faq\/cpanel\/how-to-install-a-free-auto-ssl\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a Free Auto SSL?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16480\" class=\"elementor elementor-16480\" data-elementor-post-type=\"docs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b75147c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b75147c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6568fcdd e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6568fcdd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4093385f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4093385f\" 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<br \/><\/b><\/h2><p>In this article, you will learn how to enable a\u00a0<b>free Auto SSL certificate<\/b>\u00a0for your website using cPanel. Enabling SSL ensures your website uses\u00a0<b>HTTPS<\/b>, encrypting the connection between your visitors and your server for improved security and trust.<\/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-295c34f5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"295c34f5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7daa18ff e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7daa18ff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42d75156 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42d75156\" 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>Step 1 \u2013 Log in to the BigCloudy Client Area<br \/><\/b><\/h2><p>Go to:\u00a0 BigCloudy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/billing\/login\">client Area<\/a><\/p><p>Enter your registered email address and password.<\/p><p>Click Login.<\/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-a066340 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a066340\" 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=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Client-area-Login-Page-BigCloudy-1024x610.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-19752\" alt=\"BigCloudy client area login page\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Client-area-Login-Page-BigCloudy-1024x610.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Client-area-Login-Page-BigCloudy-300x179.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Client-area-Login-Page-BigCloudy-768x458.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Client-area-Login-Page-BigCloudy-20x12.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Client-area-Login-Page-BigCloudy-32x19.webp 32w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Client-area-Login-Page-BigCloudy.webp 1353w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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-8f6773f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f6773f\" 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>Enabling Auto SSL via cPanel<br \/><\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Step 2 \u2013 Log in to cPanel<\/b><\/h3><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Enter your\u00a0<b>cPanel username and password<\/b>.<\/li><\/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-55f1c8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55f1c8d\" 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=\"395\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Login-to-cPanel-Bigcloudy.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15416\" alt=\"Login to cPanel Bigcloudy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Login-to-cPanel-Bigcloudy.webp 395w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Login-to-cPanel-Bigcloudy-300x292.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Login-to-cPanel-Bigcloudy-20x20.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Login-to-cPanel-Bigcloudy-32x32.webp 32w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Login-to-cPanel-Bigcloudy-16x16.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Login-to-cPanel-Bigcloudy-40x40.webp 40w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Login-to-cPanel-Bigcloudy-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Login-to-cPanel-Bigcloudy-370x360.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Login-to-cPanel-Bigcloudy-18x18.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/>\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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8b7456 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a8b7456\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e0c7166 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e0c7166\" 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<h3><b>Step 3 \u2013 Navigate to SSL\/TLS Status<br \/><\/b><\/h3><ul><li>Scroll down to the\u00a0<b>Security<\/b>\u00a0section in cPanel<\/li><li>Click on\u00a0<b>SSL\/TLS Status<\/b>.<\/li><\/ul>\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-6622d8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6622d8d\" 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=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl_tls_status-1024x485.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16497\" alt=\"Panel SSL\/TLS Status page options\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl_tls_status-1024x485.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl_tls_status-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl_tls_status-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl_tls_status-20x9.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl_tls_status-32x15.webp 32w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl_tls_status-844x400.webp 844w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl_tls_status.webp 1097w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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-517aeb2f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"517aeb2f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cbb05bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cbb05bb\" 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<h3><b>Step 4 \u2013 Select your Domain<br \/><\/b><\/h3>\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-1d98983 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d98983\" 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\tConfirm your purchase by clicking <b>\u201cContinue\u201d<\/b> button.\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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-146e9f44 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"146e9f44\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f34316 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36f34316\" 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<h3><b>Step 5 \u2013 Install SSL<br \/><\/b><\/h3><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Click the\u00a0<b>Issue \/ Install or Run Autossl<\/b>\u00a0button.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Wait for the process to complete. A\u00a0<b>success message<\/b>\u00a0will appear once SSL is installed.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Verify that HTTPS is active by visiting your website.<\/li><\/ol><p><b>Note:<\/b>\u00a0If installation fails, check that no other SSL certificates are conflicting and that DNS settings are correct.<\/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-2e05d394 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e05d394\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29b0e655 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29b0e655\" 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<h3><b>Verifying SSL Installation Using an Online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sslshopper.com\/ssl-checker.html\">SSL Checker<\/a><br \/><\/b><strong><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Step 6: Enter Your Domain Name<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7718981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7718981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><ol><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ol data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"733\"><li data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"586\"><p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"555\">In the <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"517\">Domain Name<\/strong> field, enter your full domain name.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"661\"><p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"661\">Do <strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"600\">not<\/strong> include <code data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"619\">https:\/\/<\/code> unless the tool specifically asks for it.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"733\"><p data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"733\">Click <strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"684\">Check SSL<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"694\">Test<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"709\">Submit<\/strong> (button name may vary).<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\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-97250e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"97250e3\" 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=\"871\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl-checker.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21255\" alt=\"SSL checker page with domain input field and Check SSL button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl-checker.webp 871w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl-checker-300x115.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl-checker-768x295.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl-checker-20x8.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ssl-checker-32x12.webp 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/>\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-4c6587ef e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c6587ef\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-643f49d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"643f49d4\" 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>Installing a free AutoSSL helps secure your website by enabling HTTPS and protecting visitor data. Once enabled, AutoSSL automatically issues and renews SSL certificates, ensuring your site stays secure without any manual effort.<\/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-79beeb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79beeb8\" 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?<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you require assistance at any point while using this guide, our <\/span><b>Support Team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to help:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><b>Email:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> support@bigcloudy.com<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/contact-us\"> Submit a support ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/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-b909439 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b909439\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e315d2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e315d2f\" 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-8dac96b elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"8dac96b\" 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-8dac96b\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"8dac96b\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-install-auto-ssl-on-multiple-domains\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1481\"><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 install Auto SSL on multiple domains?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1481\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-install-auto-ssl-on-multiple-domains\"><p>Yes, you can install free Auto SSL for multiple domains hosted under the same cPanel account. Repeat the installation steps for each domain individually.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-long-does-auto-ssl-last\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1482\"><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 long does Auto SSL last?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1482\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-does-auto-ssl-last\"><p>Auto SSL certificates are automatically renewed by cPanel before they expire, usually for\u00a0<b>90 days<\/b>.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-should-i-do-if-the-ssl-installation-fails\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1483\"><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\">What should I do if the SSL installation fails?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1483\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"what-should-i-do-if-the-ssl-installation-fails\"><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Verify your domain is\u00a0<b>active<\/b>\u00a0and pointing to the correct server IP.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Ensure there are\u00a0<b>no conflicting SSL certificates<\/b>\u00a0already installed.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Check for\u00a0<b>temporary DNS propagation issues<\/b>.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Contact your\u00a0<b>hosting support<\/b>\u00a0if the problem persists.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-can-i-check-if-ssl-is-properly-installed\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1484\"><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 can I check if SSL is properly installed?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1484\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"how-can-i-check-if-ssl-is-properly-installed\"><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Visit your website using\u00a0https:\/\/.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Look for the\u00a0<b>padlock icon<\/b>\u00a0in the browser\u2019s address bar.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Use online SSL checkers to verify certificate validity.<\/li><\/ol><\/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 In this article, you will learn how to enable a\u00a0free Auto SSL certificate\u00a0for your website using cPanel. Enabling SSL ensures your website uses\u00a0HTTPS, encrypting the connection between your visitors and your server for improved security and trust. Step 1 \u2013 Log in to the BigCloudy Client Area Go to:\u00a0 BigCloudy client Area Enter your registered email address and password. Click Login. Enabling Auto SSL via cPanel Step 2 \u2013 Log in to cPanel Enter your\u00a0cPanel username and password. Step 3 \u2013 Navigate to SSL\/TLS Status Scroll down to the\u00a0Security\u00a0section in cPanel Click on\u00a0SSL\/TLS Status. Step 4 \u2013 Select your Domain Confirm your purchase by clicking \u201cContinue\u201d button. Step 5 \u2013 Install SSL Click the\u00a0Issue \/ Install or Run Autossl\u00a0button. Wait for the process to complete. A\u00a0success message\u00a0will appear once SSL is installed. Verify that HTTPS is active by visiting your website. Note:\u00a0If installation fails, check that no other SSL certificates are conflicting and that DNS settings are correct. Verifying SSL Installation Using an Online SSL CheckerStep 6: Enter Your Domain Name In the Domain Name field, enter your full domain name. Do not include https:\/\/ unless the tool specifically asks for it. Click Check SSL, Test, or Submit (button name may vary). Conclusion Installing a free AutoSSL helps secure your website by enabling HTTPS and protecting visitor data. Once enabled, AutoSSL automatically issues and renews SSL certificates, ensuring your site stays secure without any manual effort. Need Help? If you require assistance at any point while using this guide, our Support Team is here to help: Email: support@bigcloudy.com Submit a support ticket FAQ Can I install Auto SSL on multiple domains? Yes, you can install free Auto SSL for multiple domains hosted under the same cPanel account. Repeat the installation steps for each domain individually. How long does Auto SSL last? Auto SSL certificates are automatically renewed by cPanel before they expire, usually for\u00a090 days. What should I do if the SSL installation fails? Verify your domain is\u00a0active\u00a0and pointing to the correct server IP. Ensure there are\u00a0no conflicting SSL certificates\u00a0already installed. Check for\u00a0temporary DNS propagation issues. Contact your\u00a0hosting support\u00a0if the problem persists. How can I check if SSL is properly installed? Visit your website using\u00a0https:\/\/. Look for the\u00a0padlock icon\u00a0in the browser\u2019s address bar. 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