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SSL certificate installation

Started by janiman, Jun 22, 2023, 07:15 AM

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janimanTopic starter

Has the domain's SSL certificate been installed on the hosting platform where the website is being hosted? Where do you have intentions of hosting the site?
Will someone provide me with this information?
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ajorong

In essence, a site consists of folders with files and a melon database. These are found on a specific hosting, although the domain may be administered by another service. While convenience dictates having everything in one place, there may be other significant components like circulation speed that play an important role in a project.

The domain name administrator is the one listed as the administrator and has all administrative privileges, including extending the use of SSL certificates. In most cases, changing domain admins requires a notary. Therefore, it is better to determine the final beneficiary early on, which is usually not the webmaster who creates the site and installs certificates.

Hosting companies generally offer turnkey services that allow for easy connection of new sites under SSL, often with free features. By connecting a new site, you can avoid the need to access the database for transitioning from http to https and prevent Mix Content errors that can occur when images on the site have http URLs. Although certificate expiration can cause problems, this issue is typically resolved within the hosting service.
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shanewatson11

When you want to install an SSL certificate on your website, it needs to be done on the hosting platform where your site is located. This can be achieved by either registering a domain with your hosting provider or linking an existing domain name from another operator to your hosting account.

The subsequent process involved in installing the SSL certificate depends mainly on the type of SSL certificate and the control panel provided by the hosting provider. Most hosting providers offer information on how to perform this task through their website's "Help" section.
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Vlukiret

You can easily install a SSL certificate on the hosting where your website is located. Most popular hosting companies offer free SSL certificates and you can check if your tariff includes one.

If your hosting includes this feature, you can obtain a SSL certificate by following these steps:

- Either register a domain from the host or attach a domain to the hosting that you purchased elsewhere and don't forget to register the DNS server of the hoster.

- After "parking" the domain (which takes from 5 minutes to 10 hours), the "connect SSL" trigger will appear next to the domain. If it doesn't appear, reach out to support and they will explain in detail how to connect the certificate or do it for you.
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jbench21

SSL certificate—it's a crucial piece for your website's security, especially if you're handling any kind of sensitive information like user data or payments. If you've already registered your domain and you've got your hosting sorted, you'll need to make sure the SSL certificate is installed properly. The good news is, most hosting platforms nowadays make this really straightforward.

Now, whether or not the SSL certificate has already been installed on your hosting platform kind of depends on a few things:

Did you purchase the SSL certificate separately? If you did, you'll need to manually install it on your hosting platform. Usually, you can do this through the control panel provided by your hosting provider—like cPanel, Plesk, or whatever they're using.

Does your hosting provider offer free SSL? Many modern hosts, like SiteGround, A2 Hosting, and even the ones you mentioned earlier, Beget or Timeweb, often offer free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt. If that's the case, it might have already been automatically installed when you set up your hosting. You should check your hosting dashboard to confirm.

Where do you plan to host the site? This is important because the process for SSL installation can vary slightly depending on the hosting provider. If you haven't decided yet, you'll want to look into which hosts offer easy SSL integration. Some providers, like Hostinger, even give you the option to upgrade to premium SSL certificates, which might offer better encryption levels or warranties.

To find out if the SSL is installed, you can do a couple of things:

Check your hosting dashboard: Most hosting platforms will have a section dedicated to SSL management. You should be able to see if your domain has an SSL certificate assigned to it and whether it's active.

Use an online SSL checker: There are tools available online where you can just type in your domain, and it'll tell you if SSL is active and if there are any issues with it.

As for hosting, if you're still deciding, think about what your needs are. If you're planning to host a small personal site, almost any decent provider will do. But if you're aiming for something bigger or more professional, make sure the host offers strong SSL support, along with other features like daily backups, strong uptime, and good customer service.

Will someone provide you with this information? Well, that really depends on who's helping you set up the site. If you're doing it yourself, then it's up to you to check. If you've got a developer or a friend helping you, they should definitely be able to provide you with these details, or even set up the SSL for you.

Just remember, having SSL is essential nowadays—not just for security, but also because it affects your SEO and how trustworthy your site looks to visitors. Most modern browsers will flag a site as "Not Secure" if it doesn't have an SSL, and you definitely don't want that.

If you're still feeling a bit unsure about how to handle all this, don't hesitate to reach out to your hosting provider's support team—they can usually walk you through the SSL setup or check to see if everything's been installed correctly.
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commodity

Verifying the SSL certificate installation on your hosting platform is crucial for ensuring secure connections. You can check this by accessing the website via HTTPS and looking for the padlock icon in the address bar. If it's there, the SSL is likely installed correctly. If you haven't decided on a hosting provider yet, I recommend considering options that offer integrated SSL management, such as SiteGround or Bluehost, which simplify the process.
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