How to install SSL certificate in Plesk
An SSL certificate helps protect data exchanged between your website and its visitors while creating a safer and more trusted browsing experience. Installing an SSL certificate in Plesk enables HTTPS on your domain and helps ensure secure communication between your website and its users.
Before you start
Before you begin the installation, make sure you have all the required SSL certificate files available. These files are typically provided after your SSL certificate has been issued.
If you purchased your SSL certificate from Vodien, you can download the certificate files from your Vodien account. If the certificate was obtained from a third-party provider, the required files will be supplied by that provider after issuance.
You will need the following:
- SSL certificate: Usually named after your domain and provided as a certificate file.
- Certificate Authority (CA) bundle: Included with your SSL certificate package, typically in a compressed (.zip) file. This bundle may contain the Root CA and Intermediate CA certificates.
- Private key: Generated when you created the Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and typically stored on your server.
To ensure a successful installation, all certificate components must match the same SSL certificate request.
Install your SSL certificate in Plesk
- Log in to your Plesk.
- Go to Websites & Domains.
- Choose the domain you want to secure.
- Open the Dashboard tab.
- Locate the Security section and select SSL/TLS Certificates.
- Copy and paste the contents of your SSL certificate file into the Certificate (*.crt) field.
- Copy and paste the combined CA bundle contents into the CA certificate (*-ca.crt) field.
- Click Upload Certificate to save and install the certificate.
Once the certificate is active, visitors can access your website through a secure HTTPS connection. To confirm the installation, open your website in a web browser and verify that the padlock icon appears in the address bar. If the padlock is visible, the SSL certificate has been installed successfully.