An SSL certificate (Secure Sockets Layer) is a small data file installed on a web server that enables a secure connection between the server and a web browser. SSL certificates are issued by a trusted certification authority. When an SSL certificate is installed on a web server, it activates the HTTPS protocol. The use of an SSL certificate on a website is generally indicated by a padlock icon and a URL starting with https://.
Hosting purchased from Cap Connect
If you have chosen a service of Web hostingat Cap Connect, you get the SSL certificate for free. Activation occurs automatically. However, it is necessary to wait a few minutes for it to take effect. You can also try to force your SSL certificate on cPanel
Hosting purchased from another provider
After purchasing an SSL certificate from Cap Connect, its configuration is done in your client area in three steps:
CSR Generation
You will find instructions for generate a CSR file on your hosting. This code will allow you to configure the certificate from your client area.
SSL Configuration on Your Client Area
Access your customer account
On the SSL certificate management page, click on Configure Now
Select the type of server where the SSL certificate installation will take place, and copy the CSR code from the previous step, which will be necessary during the SSL certificate generation, and paste it into the appropriate field.
On the next page, choose the Approval email. Here are examples of generic email addresses that might be requested:
admin@votredomaine.com
administrator@votredomaine.com
hostmaster@votredomaine.com
webmaster@votredomaine.com
postmaster@votredomaine.com
You will receive a validation email for the DV certificate type. For other certificate types: OV and EV, you need to validate your address and phone number.
SSL Certificate Installation on cPanel
Once your domain is validated, wait a few minutes and go to the product page of the SSL certificate you installed, you will be able to download your certificate:
Then go to your account cPanel -> "SSL/TLS" and click on "Manage SSL sites." or "Manage SSL Sites." found in the section Install and Manage SSL for your site (HTTPS)
Select the appropriate domain name on which you wish to install your SSL certificate.
Once you have selected your domain, simply copy and paste the contents of your certificate into the CRT field. Certificate (CRT) – This is your server certificate that has been issued for your domain(s). cPanel should automatically retrieve the certificate (CRT) text if you have previously uploaded the server certificate in the "Generate, view, upload, or delete SSL certificate" section of your SSL/TLS manager and selected the correct domain name above from the drop-down list. If you received the certificate in a ZIP file, click on "Extract all," then drag your server certificate into a text editor such as Notepad. This will allow you to copy the entire necessary text content, including "—–BEGIN CERTIFICATE—–" and "END CERTIFICATE—–" Private Key (PRIVATE KEY) - This is your private key that was created during the generation process. cPanel should automatically retrieve the private key (key) text if you previously created the certificate signing request (CSR) in the "Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests" section of your SSL/TLS manager and selected the correct domain name above from the drop-down list. If you created the CSR and private key outside of your cPanel account and failed to save the files, you will encounter issues continuing and may need to reissue the SSL certificate with a newly created key pair. Certificate Authority Bundle (CABundle) – These are your intermediate certificates which allow browsers and devices to understand who issued your trusted certificate. cPanel should automatically retrieve the CA bundle from a public repository. If not, download the appropriate CA Bundle for your certificate. If you have multiple intermediate certificates, paste them one after the other to create the correct certificate chain/path. Once you have the correct certificate files in the appropriate text fields, simply click the blue Install Certificate button. Congratulations! You have successfully installed your SSL certificate! To ensure proper results, visit the website in your browser at the address and check the certificate/site information to see if HTTPS/SSL is functioning correctly. https://votredomaine