A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Activate Let’s Encrypt SSL in cPanel for Maximum Security & Efficiency
Introduction: What is Let’s Encrypt and how to activate it in cPanel
Let’s Encrypt is a free, automated, and open certificate authority that provides digital certificates for enabling HTTPS (SSL/TLS) encryption on websites. It was launched in 2015 and aims to make the process of securing websites with SSL certificates more accessible and affordable for everyone.
In cPanel, Let’s Encrypt integration allows you to easily obtain and install SSL certificates for your website without any cost. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to activate Let’s Encrypt in cPanel:
- Log in to your cPanel account provided by your web hosting provider HostingN.
- Once logged in, locate the “Security” or “Let’s Encrypt” section in cPanel. The exact location may vary depending on the cPanel theme used by your hosting provider
- In the SSL/TLS section, look for the “Let’s Encrypt” or “SSL/TLS Certificates” option. Click on it to access the Let’s Encrypt SSL.
- You will see a list of domains and subdomains associated with your cPanel account. Select the domain for which you want to activate Let’s Encrypt.
- After selecting the domain, click on the “Issue” button. This will initiate the Let’s Encrypt certificate issuance process.
- cPanel will communicate with Let’s Encrypt servers to generate a certificate for your selected domain. This process is typically automated and should only take a few moments.
- Once the certificate is issued, cPanel will automatically install it for the selected domain. You will receive a confirmation message indicating that the installation was successful.
- At this point, your website is equipped with a valid Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate. Visitors accessing your site will be able to establish secure connections using HTTPS.
It’s important to note that Let’s Encrypt certificates have a relatively short lifespan (usually 90 days). To ensure uninterrupted HTTPS encryption, cPanel can be configured to automatically renew these certificates before they expire.
By activating Let’s Encrypt in cPanel, you can enhance the security of your website and provide a trusted browsing experience for your visitors without incurring any additional costs for SSL
certificates.
