Implementing SSL Certificates
Last updated June 12, 2024
Securing your web applications with SSL certificates is crucial to protect sensitive data and ensure user trust. This guide provides a step-by-step process for implementing SSL certificates on your Cloudways server.
Steps to Implement SSL Certificates
- Step 1: Access Your Cloudways Account
- Log in to your Cloudways account.
- Navigate to the server where your application is hosted.
- Step 2: Navigate to SSL Management
- From the server management dashboard, click on the "Applications" tab.
- Select the application where you want to install the SSL certificate.
- Go to the "SSL Certificate" section.
- Step 3: Choose SSL Provider
- You can use the free Let's Encrypt SSL or a custom SSL certificate.
- For Let's Encrypt SSL, select the option and enter your email address.
- Step 4: Enter Domain Name
- Input the domain name(s) you want to secure with the SSL certificate.
- Ensure the domain names are correctly pointed to your Cloudways server.
- Step 5: Install SSL Certificate
- Click on the "Install Certificate" button.
- Wait for the installation process to complete.
- Step 6: Verify Installation
- Once installed, check that the SSL certificate is applied correctly by visiting your website using `https://`.
- Verify that the padlock icon appears in the address bar, indicating a secure connection.