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(6 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated)Loading...A step-by-step guide on installing an SSL Certificate with DirectAdmin
Pre-Installation Steps:
- Buy an SSL Certificate
- Generate a CSR
- The Certificate Authority will verify your details
- The CA issues an SSL Certificate and sends the SSL Certificate in a .zip file
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Installing an SSL Certificate Using DirectAdmin
- Log on to the DirectAdmin Control Panel
- Go to the SSL Certificate panel, this will be located under “Advanced Features.”
- Select the option to paste a pre-generated certificate and private key.
- Using Notepad, open your Private Key and Certificate files, then paste them both in the text field.
Note: Begin with your Private Key, then paste your Certificate.
- Click Save.
- Return to the SSL Certificates panel and select “Click Here to paste a Root CA Certificate.”
- Paste the Root Certificate in the text field.
Note: Make sure you select “Use a CA Cert.”
- Click Save.
Congratulations! Your SSL Certificate is now installed!
