This article will explain how to install an SSL certificate for your domain using Plesk.
Note: You must first obtain an SSL certificate for your website before proceeding with the instructions.
Let us follow the steps:
- Go to your Plesk account and log in.
- Select ‘Domains’ from the left-hand menu. And select your Domain.
- Select the ‘SSL/TLS Certificates’ option from the drop-down menu.
- Click on ‘Advanced Settings’ option.
- On the SSL/TLS Certificates tab, there is an option to upload a (*.crt) SSL Certificate file.
Select the option – ‘Add SSL/TLS Certificate’ if you want to upload an SSL certificate and a private key pair established on a different server, or if you want to generate a self-signed certificate. - You will be redirected to a new screen. You can create a request for a certificate in the upper section of this screen. You must fill out the essential information and then click on the relevant option – ‘Request’ or ‘Self-Signed’ – to purchase a certificate from your web hosting company or to generate a self-signed certificate using Plesk.
- You can upload certificates and private keys in the ‘Upload the certificate files’ section. To upload a file, pick it by clicking on the ‘Choose File’ button. Click ‘Upload Certificate’ when the upload is finished.
- Your SSL certificate can also be uploaded as text.
- Go to the ‘Upload certificate as text’ section if your SSL certificate is stored as a text file. You can paste the certificate and private key text into the appropriate fields here. Click on ‘Upload Certificate’ after you’ve entered the txt files.
- Return to ‘Domains’ and select the option ‘Hosting Settings’ once your certificate has been created.
- On the settings page, go to the ‘Security’ section and check the box next to ‘SSL/TLS support’. Below this choice is a certificate drop-down box; select your certificate from this drop-down box and click ‘Ok.’
In this way, using the Plesk control panel you can now install your SSL certificate.