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How do I install SSL on HostGator?

Last updated on December 19, 2022 @ 11:18 am

SSL certificates are a security feature that protect your website’s traffic from being intercepted and read by unauthorized individuals. To install SSL on your HostGator account, follow these steps:

1. Log into your HostGator account.

2. Click on the “Settings” link in the top left corner of the screen.

3. Scroll down to the “Security” section and click on the “SSL/TLS” link.

4. Click on the “Create Certificate” button.

5. Enter the information requested in the “Certificate Details” section, and click on the “Finish” button.

6. Click on the “SSL/TLS” link again and select the newly created certificate from the list.

7. Click on the “Enable” button to activate the SSL feature on your website.

8. Click on the “SSL/TLS” link one last time and select the “Advanced” option to view the SSL configuration options.

9. Click on the “Use the following certificates” link and select the certificate files that you downloaded from the certificate provider.

10. Click on the “Save” button to finalize the SSL configuration.

11. Click on the “Back to Website” button to return to the website.

12. Test your website’s security by opening it in a new browser window and entering the correct URL. If the security feature is working as intended, the website should open without error.

PRO TIP: When installing SSL on HostGator, be sure to use the correct version of OpenSSL for your operating system. If you are using a Windows server, be sure to use the Windows version of OpenSSL. Using the wrong version of OpenSSL can cause problems with your server.

13. Congratulations! Your site is now protected by SSL.

14. To remove the SSL security feature, repeat steps 8-10, but select the “Disable” option for the “SSL/TLS” link.

15. Congratulations! Your site is now unprotected by SSL.

Conclusion

SSL certificates are a valuable security feature that can protect your website’s traffic from being intercepted and read by unauthorized individuals. To install SSL on your HostGator account, follow the steps listed above.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.