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
- Step 2 - Click SSL/TLS Certificates
- Step 3 - Select a method
- Step 4 - Let's Encrypt
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.
From the VPS panel, you click on the Plesk button below Shortcuts.
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.
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.
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.
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