How to generate an SSL certificate on my VPS in Plesk

Securing your website with an SSL certificate protects user data and builds trust. This guide walks you through obtaining and installing an SSL certificate on your VPS in Plesk to keep your site secure and compliant.

Step 1 - Access your Plesk Control Panel

Via your one.com Control Panel, click on VPS in the top menu located at the center. Click the Cloud Server you want to manage.  

Screenshot of one.com Controlpanel where there is an arrow pointing at a Cloud Server.

From the VPS panel, you click on the Plesk button below Shortcuts.

Screenshot from the VPS Control Panel where there is an arrow pointing at the shortcut for Plesk.

Step 2 - Click SSL/TLS Certificates 

Once in the Plesk Control Panel, locate the Website & Domains option in the menu on the left, then click SSL/TLS Certificates under Security.

Screenshot in Plesk where arrows points at Website & Domains and SSL/TLS Certificates in the bottom.

Step 3 - Select a method

There are several different options. If you already have an SSL certificate from a provider, you can upload it here. The most convenient is installing a free basic certificate provided by Let's Encrypt. 

Screenshot in Plesk where you select which method you want.

Step 4 - Let's Encrypt

If you choose the free option with Let's Encrypt, make sure to add an email address that you have access to and select the extent of the SSL certificate. There is a possibility of choosing what the SSL certificate should cover.

Once you have selected your options, click the button Get it free.

Screenshot in Plesk where you decide what the SSL should cover.

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