{"id":1926,"date":"2024-06-02T13:03:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T13:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.cloudhostgeek.com\/?p=1926"},"modified":"2025-11-05T10:48:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:48:57","slug":"install-lets-encrypt-ssl-with-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/install-lets-encrypt-ssl-with-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL certificate on your website via cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let’s Encrypt is a free, trusted certificate authority which provides SSL\/TLS certificates for website encryption. Implementing an SSL certificate surely establishes a secure connection between your website and visitors’ browsers, protecting data transmission and enhancing user trust. This guide significantly outlines the steps involved in installing a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate on your website using cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps<\/strong> to Install Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. Navigate to cPanel’s login<\/a><\/strong> page and enter your cPanel username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. After that within the cPanel interface, search for the “Security<\/mark><\/strong>” section. This is displayed prominently on the homepage or categorized under a broader section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Click on the option labeled “Let’s Encrypt SSL<\/mark><\/strong>” or a similar icon\/menu item within the “Security<\/mark><\/strong>” section. This will display functionalities for managing Let’s Encrypt certificates for your domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Look for a button or option labeled “Issue<\/mark><\/strong>” or “Issue a new certificate<\/mark><\/strong>.” This will indeed initiate the process of obtaining a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate for your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. A list of your domain names associated with the cPanel account might be displayed. Choose the domain name for which you wish to install the Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Let’s Encrypt offers different validation methods to verify your ownership of the domain. The default option (typically \"http-01<\/mark>\"<\/strong><\/code>) is often the most convenient, as it involves placing verification files on your web server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Alternatively, you might have options for DNS validation, which requires modifying DNS records at your domain registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Depending on your cPanel configuration, you might have additional options such as including wildcard certificates (covering subdomains) or adding cPanel subdomain certificates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Consult BigCloudy\u2019s documentation or support team<\/a><\/strong> for guidance if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Once you’ve selected the domain name, validation method, and any additional options, click the button labeled “Issue<\/mark><\/strong>” (or similar action) to initiate the Let’s Encrypt certificate issuance process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installation and Verification<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

cPanel will typically handle the certificate issuance process automatically. Once complete, you might need to perform additional steps depending on your specific cPanel configuration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n