cPanel
SSL
Intermediate
Advanced SSL management in cPanel
Install custom SSL certificates in cPanel, manage AutoSSL, fix certificate errors, and force HTTPS across your site.
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cPanel includes AutoSSL which automatically installs and renews free Let's Encrypt certificates. For custom or paid certificates, you can install them manually.
AutoSSL management
- cPanel → Security → SSL/TLS Status
- View certificate status for each domain
- Click Run AutoSSL to renew or install new certificates
AutoSSL requires your domain's A record to point to the server. It won't work if your domain uses a proxy (like Cloudflare orange cloud).
Install a custom SSL certificate
- cPanel → Security → SSL/TLS
- Click Install and Manage SSL for your site (HTTPS)
- Select your domain
- Paste your certificate (.crt), private key (.key), and CA Bundle
- Click Install Certificate
Force HTTPS via .htaccess
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]Troubleshoot SSL errors
- AutoSSL fails: Check domain DNS points to this server IP
- Certificate mismatch: Ensure certificate CN matches the domain
- Mixed content: Update all URLs to https:// in WordPress settings
- Expired certificate: Run AutoSSL or re-install custom cert
Related: SSL errors guide
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