NB : Free SSL Certificates are provided as is and with absolutely no support, read our knowledge base article about Support for Free SSL Certificates

 

This guide will walk you through installing a free Lets Encrypt SSL on your domain within your DirectAdmin Control Panel.

 

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  • Use the drop down menu on the right to select the domain to install the SSL on should you have multiple websites created in your DirectAdmin Control Panel.

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  • Click on the SSL Certificates option under the Account Manager menu. 

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  • Click on the Get automatic certificate from ACME Provider option to the left.

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  • Select the entries you wish to secure. (We recommend the www.domainname.co.za and domainname.co.za as per the image below)

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  • Click on the Save Button.
  • You will receive a popup confirming that the SSL has been successfully installed on the domain. 

You will now need to log into WordPress and change your Wordpress site url from http to https

 

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