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How Long Does Wix SSL Certificate Take?

Last updated on January 8, 2023 @ 7:22 pm

An SSL Certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a website and encrypts information sent to the server using SSL technology. SSL Certificates are issued by Certificate Authorities (CAs), organizations that verify the identity of a website and issue digital certificates. Wix’s automatic SSL Certificates are free and included with every Wix plan that connects your custom domain.

How Long Does Wix SSL Certificate Take?

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Wix automatically generates and installs an SSL Certificate for your site as soon as you connect your custom domain. This process usually takes less than a minute, but in some cases can take up to 24 hours.

You can check the status of your SSL Certificate by going to Settings > Domains. If your certificate is still pending, you will see a message that says “Pending Verification” next to your domain.

Note:

1. Go to Settings > Domains.

2. Click (…) next to the relevant domain and select [Verify Domain].

3. A verification email is sent to the email address listed in the WHOIS record for your domain. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, check your spam folder.]Click the link in the verification email.

4. Your domain is verified and an SSL Certificate is generated for your site.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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