How to Install a Free SSL Certificate

How to Install a Free SSL Certificate

Quick Summary

SSL protects your website by enabling HTTPS. It helps secure data between your visitors and your website.

Example:

http://yourdomain.com

changes to:

https://yourdomain.com

Before You Start

Make sure:

• Your domain is added to cPanel.
• Your domain points to the correct CybroHost server.
• DNS propagation is complete.
• The domain is not blocked by incorrect DNS records.

CybroHost Nameservers

Use these nameservers:

• dns1.cybrohost.com
• dns2.cybrohost.com

Steps to Install SSL from cPanel

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Search for SSL.
3. Click SSL/TLS Status.
4. Select the domain.
5. Click Run AutoSSL.
6. Wait for the SSL check to complete.
7. Visit your website using HTTPS.

Example:

https://yourdomain.com

How to Force HTTPS

If your website still opens with HTTP:

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Go to Domains.
3. Find your domain.
4. Enable Force HTTPS Redirect.

For WordPress Websites

1. Log in to WordPress Admin.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Click General.
4. Make sure both URLs use https://
5. Save changes.

Check these fields:

WordPress Address:

https://yourdomain.com

Site Address:

https://yourdomain.com

Common Reasons SSL Fails

SSL may fail if:

• Domain is not pointed to the correct server.
• DNS propagation is not complete.
• Domain is using incorrect Cloudflare records.
• Domain was recently added to cPanel.
• AutoSSL validation failed temporarily.
• The domain has no valid A record.
• The www record is missing or incorrect.

If Using Cloudflare

If you use Cloudflare, check:

• A record points to the correct server IP.
• SSL mode is configured correctly.
• DNS records are not pointing to an old host.
• The domain is active in Cloudflare.

Important

SSL installation may not work immediately after changing DNS. Wait for DNS propagation and try again.

Need Help?

Open a support ticket and include your domain name:

https://bill.cybrohost.com/submitticket.php