{"id":1379,"date":"2024-03-08T11:13:37","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T09:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/knowledgebase\/ssls\/install-a-ssl-certificate\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T11:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:37:06","slug":"install-a-ssl-certificate","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/knowledgebase\/ssls\/install-a-ssl-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install A SSL Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<!-- Article Structure Version 2 Style -->\r\n\r\n\t\t<style> #eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:2;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}@media only screen and (max-width:1025px){#eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:2;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{padding:20px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;}.eckb-article-content-created-date-container,.eckb-article-content-last-updated-date-container,.eckb-article-content-author-container,.eckb-article-content-article-views-counter-container,.eckb-ach__article-meta__date-created,.eckb-ach__article-meta__author,.eckb-ach__article-meta__views_counter,.eckb-ach__article-meta__date-updated{color:#003e71;font-size:14px !important;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:768px){#eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 .eckb-article-toc{position:relative;float:left;width:100%;height:auto;top:0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{order:3;margin-top:0px!important;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{order:2;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{order:1;margin-top:0px!important;}}<\/style>    \r\n\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-page-container-v2\" class=\"eckb-article-page-content-counter eckb_ap_active_theme_domains-bootstrap \" data-mobile_breakpoint=\"768\">    <div id=\"eckb-article-header\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-body\">  <div id=\"eckb-article-left-sidebar\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t        <article id=\"eckb-article-content\" data-article-id=\"1379\" >\r\n\r\n              <div id=\"eckb-article-content-header-v2\"><div id=\"eckb-article-content-header-row-1\"><div class=\"eckb-article-content-header-row-left-group\"><div id=\"eckb-article-back-navigation-container\"><div class=\"eckb-navigation-back  \"  style=\"margin-top: 0px; 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data safe.&nbsp; At Domains.co.za, we know how important it is for your website to be trusted, secure, and fully protected with HTTPS. Installing an <a alt=\"Link to Domains.co.za - Domain Validated SSL Certificates\" title=\"Domains.co.za - Domain Validated SSL Certificates\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/ssl\/domain-validated-ssl-certificates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSL certificate<\/a> ensures that every connection to your site is encrypted, safeguarding your users\u2019 data and strengthening your website\u2019s credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you manage your hosting through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/knowledgebase\/hosting\/cpanel-and-whm\/\" alt=\"Link to Domains.co.za Knowledgebase - What Is The Difference Between cPanel And WHM\" title=\"Domains.co.za - What Is The Difference Between cPanel And WHM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cPanel, WHM<\/a>, or another platform, the installation process is straightforward. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you complete the setup smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/h4><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#installing-an-ssl-certificate-in-c-panel\">How to Install a SSL Certificate in cPanel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#installing-an-ssl-certificate-in-whm\">How to Install a SSL Certificate in WHM<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#installing-on-other-hosting-platforms\">How to Install a SSL Certificate on Other Hosting Platforms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How to Install a Free SSL Certificate\">YouTube Guide to Install Free SSL Certificate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#additional-information-1\">Additional Information<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#various-server-installations\">Various Server Installations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#generate-csr-demos\">Generate CSR Demos\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#l\">Login to Domains.co.za Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"installing-an-ssl-certificate-in-c-panel\">How to Install a SSL Certificate in cPanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Login to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/login\" alt=\"Link to Domains.co.za - Account Login\" title=\"Domains.co.za - Account Login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domains.co.za account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Open the <strong>Manage Services<\/strong> drop-down and select your hosting plan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/images\/kb\/02-domains-dashboard.png\" alt=\"How To Install A SSL Certificate - Login in to Domains.co.za Account\" title=\"How To Install A SSL Certificate - Login in to Domains.co.za Account\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Click <strong>Manage<\/strong> next to the relevant domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Select <strong>Login to Control Panel<\/strong> to access <strong>cPanel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/images\/kb\/03-cpanel-login.png\" alt=\"How To Install A SSL Certificate - Login in to Domains.co.za Account\" title=\"How To Install A SSL Certificate - Login in to Domains.co.za Account\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Navigate to <strong>SSL\/TLS<\/strong> and then click <strong>Manage SSL Sites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/images\/kb\/cpanel-tools-security.png\" alt=\"How To Install A SSL Certificate - Login in to Domains.co.za Account\" title=\"How To Install A SSL Certificate - Login in to Domains.co.za Account\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Choose the domain where you wish to install the SSL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. Paste the Certificate (CRT), Private Key, and CA Bundle into the required fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. Click <strong>Install Certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9. Confirm that your site loads securely using https:\/\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"installing-an-ssl-certificate-in-whm\">How to Install a SSL Certificate in WHM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re managing a server through WHM (for example, a VPS or Dedicated Server):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Purchase an SSL certificate from Domains.co.za or use the free SSL included in some hosting packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) on your server. This contains your domain details and key pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Submit the CSR to your Certificate Authority (CA) and complete Domain Control Validation (DCV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Once issued, upload your SSL certificate files via cPanel\u2019s <strong>SSL\/TLS Manager<\/strong> or the <strong>WHM SSL<\/strong> interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Update your virtual hosts or server configuration to point to the new certificate (if required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Test your SSL using tools like SSL Labs or simply load your domain over HTTPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. Ensure your website settings and internal resources now load over HTTPS to avoid mixed-content warnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domains.co.za automatically installs certificates purchased directly through us on most hosting environments, making setup even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"installing-on-other-hosting-platforms\">How to Install a SSL Certificate on Other Hosting Platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re using a different control panel or custom hosting setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the platform\u2019s built-in SSL management interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or contact Domains.co.za Support for step-by-step assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63e03ae28707391f70862aee16528d32 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f08e2f663070a6ebc8454c58d1870cda wp-block-paragraph\">If you have an ISP, they will generate the CSR file on request. To view the demonstrations for generating CSRs and installing certificates, please click on the links below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How to Install a Free SSL Certificate\">YouTube Guide to Install Free SSL Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VIDEO:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AreIiPfXHzM\" alt=\"Link to Domains.co.za - How to Install a Free SSL Certificate\" title=\"Domains.co.za - How to Install a Free SSL Certificate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Install a Free SSL Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AreIiPfXHzM\" alt=\"Domains.co.za YouTube - How to Install a Free SSL Certificate\" title=\"Domains.co.za YouTube - How to Install a Free SSL Certificate\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-information-1\"><a><\/a>Additional Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Backup Keys<\/strong>: Always store a copy of your private key securely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Propagation<\/strong>: SSL activation may take a few minutes across global servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HTTPS Test<\/strong>: Enter <em>https:\/\/yourdomain.co.za<\/em> to verify installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Browser Warnings<\/strong>: Fix mixed-content errors by ensuring all resources load via <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HTTPS\" alt=\"Link to Wikipedia - Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure - HTTPS\" title=\"Wikipedia - Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure - HTTPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HTTPS<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support<\/strong>: The Domains.co.za <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/submitTicket\/sales\" alt=\"Link to Domains.co.za - Open a Ticket\" title=\"Domains.co.za - Open a Ticket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support team<\/a> can assist with installation, configuration, and validation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Renew your SSL early to prevent downtime or browser security alerts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"various-server-installations\">Various Server Installations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-ssl-installation\/apache-openssl.htm\" alt=\"Link to Digicert - Apache Server (OpenSSL) - Apache Server\" title=\"Digicert - Apache Server (OpenSSL) - Apache Server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apache Server<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-ssl-installation\/ubuntu-server-with-apache2-openssl.htm\" alt=\"Link to Digicert - Apache Server (OpenSSL) - Ubuntu Server with Apache2\" title=\"Digicert - Apache Server (OpenSSL) - Ubuntu Server with Apache2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ubuntu Server with Apache2<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-creation-ssl-installation-exchange-2016.htm\" alt=\"Link to Digicert - Microsoft Exchange Server - Exchange 2016\" title=\"Digicert - Microsoft Exchange Server - Exchange 2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Exchange 2016<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geotrust.com\/support\/video\/install-ssl-certificates-iis5-6.html\" alt=\"Link to - How to Install an SSL Certificate for IIS5\/6\" title=\"How to Install an SSL Certificate for IIS5\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft IIS &#8211; IIS 6<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a alt=\"Link to Digicert - Microsoft IIS - IIS 7\" title=\"Digicert - Microsoft IIS - IIS 7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-ssl-installation\/iis-7.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft IIS &#8211; IIS 7<\/a><\/td><td><a alt=\"Link to Digicert - Microsoft IIS - IIS 8\/8.5\" title=\"Digicert - Microsoft IIS - IIS 8\/8.5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-ssl-installation\/iis-8-and-8.5.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft IIS &#8211; IIS 8\/8.5<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a alt=\"Link to Digicert - Microsoft IIS - IIS 10\" title=\"Digicert - Microsoft IIS - IIS 10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-creation-ssl-installation-iis-10.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft IIS &#8211; IIS 10<\/a><\/td><td><a alt=\"Link to Digicert - Tomcat Server (Keytool) - Tomcat Server\" title=\"Digicert - Tomcat Server (Keytool) - Tomcat Server\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-ssl-installation\/tomcat-keytool.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tomcat Server<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"generate-csr-demos\">Generate CSR Demos&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-ssl-installation\/apache-openssl.htm\" alt=\"Link to Digicert - Apache Server (OpenSSL) - Apache Server\" title=\"Digicert - Apache Server (OpenSSL) - Apache Server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSR Generation for Apache<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-creation.htm\" alt=\"Link to Digicert - CSR Creation | Create Certificate Signing Request\" title=\"Digicert - CSR Creation | Create Certificate Signing Request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSR Generation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-ssl-installation\/iis-7.htm\" alt=\"Link to Digicert - Microsoft IIS - IIS 7\" title=\"Digicert - Microsoft IIS - IIS 7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSR Generation for IIS7<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/kb\/csr-creation-microsoft-exchange-2010.htm\" alt=\"Link to Digicert - Microsoft Exchange Server - Exchange 2010\" title=\"Digicert - Microsoft Exchange Server - Exchange 2010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSR Generation for Exchange 2010<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"l\">Login to Domains.co.za Account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Go to the Domains.co.za website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/login\" alt=\"Link to Domains.co.za - Account Login\" title=\"Domains.co.za - Account Login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Account Login<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.domains.co.za\/images\/kb\/01-domains-login.png\" alt=\"How To Login To Domains.co.za Account - Login in to Domains.co.za Account\" title=\"How To Login To Domains.co.za Account - Login in to Domains.co.za Account\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Enter your <strong>Email<\/strong> and <strong>Password<\/strong> and click the <strong>Sign In<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. 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