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How do I use SSL on HostGator?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 7:21 pm

SSL is a protocol that secures communications between a web server and a web browser. When you visit a website that is using SSL, the website will request that your web browser display a lock icon in the browser address bar.

This lock icon indicates that the website is using SSL and that the data being transferred between the website and your browser is encrypted.

To use SSL on HostGator, you will first need to create a SSL certificate. To do this, go to the HostGator SSL Certificates page and click on the Create Certificate button.

You will then be prompted to enter a name for the certificate, a domain name, and a certificate authority. Once you have completed these steps, you will be able to download the certificate file.

To use SSL on HostGator, you will also need to create a SSL configuration file. To do this, go to the HostGator SSL Configuration page and click on the Create SSL Configuration button.

PRO TIP: If you are unsure about how to use SSL on HostGator, it is best to consult with customer support or another expert before proceeding. Incorrectly configuring SSL can result in serious security vulnerabilities.

You will then be prompted to enter a name for the configuration file, a path to the configuration file, and a password. Once you have completed these steps, you will be able to download the configuration file.

To use SSL on HostGator, you will first need to enable SSL on your web server. To do this, go to the HostGator Server Settings page and click on the SSL Settings button.

You will then be prompted to enter a password to access the SSL settings page. Once you have entered the password, you will be able to enable SSL on your web server.

To use SSL on HostGator, you will then need to configure your web browser to use SSL. To do this, go to the HostGator Browser Settings page and click on the SSL Settings button. Once you have entered the password, you will be able to enable SSL on your web browser.

Once you have enabled SSL on your web server, configured your web browser to use SSL, and created a SSL configuration file, you are ready to use SSL on HostGator. To use SSL on HostGator, go to the HostGator Website Security page and click on the SSL Settings button. Once you have entered the password, you will be able to configure your HostGator website to use SSL.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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