How to Install an SSL Certificate in cPanel

SSL installation in cPanel depends on whether it is a free certificate (Let’s Encrypt) or a paid one.

Let’s Encrypt — automatic:

1. cPanel → “Security” section → SSL/TLS Status.
2. Select domains, click Run AutoSSL.
3. In 1–10 minutes the certificate is installed.

Paid SSL — manual:

After buying SSL from us or a third-party CA you will receive 3 files:

• Certificate (.crt) — the certificate itself.
• Private Key (.key) — the private key.
• CA Bundle (.ca-bundle) — chain of intermediate certificates.

1. cPanel → “Security” section → SSL/TLS → Manage SSL sites.
2. Pick the domain.
3. Paste the Certificate content into the “Certificate (CRT)” field.
4. Paste the Private Key into the “Private Key (KEY)” field.
5. Paste the CA Bundle into “Certificate Authority Bundle”.
6. Click Install Certificate.

Verification:

Open https://yourdomain/ in a browser — green padlock with no warnings. You can also verify via the third-party SSL Labs.