SSL certificates are essential for securing your website and protecting your users’ data. Let’s Encrypt is a free and automated SSL certificate provider that can help you secure your website with ease. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use Let’s Encrypt SSL on DirectAdmin hosting.
Step 1: Install Let’s Encrypt SSL Plugin
The first step in using Let’s Encrypt SSL on DirectAdmin hosting is to install the Let’s Encrypt SSL plugin. To do this, log in to your DirectAdmin account and go to “Plugins” in the main menu. Find the Let’s Encrypt SSL plugin and click “Install.” Once the plugin is installed, you can access it from the “SSL Certificates” section of the DirectAdmin control panel.
Step 2: Generate SSL Certificate
To generate a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate, go to the “SSL Certificates” section of the DirectAdmin control panel and click “Free & automatic certificate from Let’s Encrypt.” Enter your domain name and click “Save.” The Let’s Encrypt SSL plugin will generate the certificate for you automatically.
Step 3: Install SSL Certificate
Once the certificate is generated, you need to install it on your website. To do this, go to the “SSL Certificates” section of the DirectAdmin control panel and click “Setup SSL certificate.” Select the Let’s Encrypt certificate from the list and click “Save.” DirectAdmin will automatically install the certificate for you.
Step 4: Verify SSL Certificate
After installing the certificate, you should verify that it’s working correctly. You can do this by visiting your website with the https:// prefix in the URL. If the SSL certificate is working correctly, you’ll see a green padlock icon in your web browser’s address bar.
Step 5: Set Up Auto-Renewal
Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates are only valid for 90 days. To ensure that your website’s SSL certificate remains valid, you should set up auto-renewal. To do this, go to the “SSL Certificates” section of the DirectAdmin control panel and click “Let’s Encrypt SSL.” Click “Edit” next to the domain name for which you want to set up auto-renewal and select “Automatic renewal” from the dropdown menu. Click “Save” to apply the changes.
Conclusion
Let’s Encrypt SSL is a free and automated SSL certificate provider that can help you secure your website with ease. By following these steps, you can use Let’s Encrypt SSL on DirectAdmin hosting to secure your website and protect your users’ data. Remember to verify that your SSL certificate is working correctly and set up auto-renewal to ensure that your website remains secure over time.