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| + | ==Installing SSL in WCP== | ||
| + | #Log in to the WCP at http://wcp.hostek.com | ||
| + | #Click on '''"Dedicated SSL"''' under the '''"Security and SSL"''' heading | ||
| + | #Click '''"Generate Certificate Request"''' | ||
| + | #Fill out the required information for the SSL certificate and click '''"Save"''' | ||
| + | #Provide the generated CSR code to your SSL provider (if you ordered the SSL from us we'll take care of the following steps for you) | ||
| + | #Once you have received the SSL certificate back from your SSL provider you'll need to paste the SSL code into the '''"Signed Certificate"''' text box and click '''"Save"''' | ||
| + | #Select your site from the drop-down menu and click '''"Save"''' | ||
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| + | ==Installing SSL in cPanel== | ||
| + | #Log into your cPanel. For example:<nowiki>http://yourdomainhere.com/cpanel</nowiki> | ||
| + | #Click on '''"SSL/TLS Manager"''' under the '''"Security"''' heading | ||
| + | #Click on '''"Generate, view, upload, or delete your private keys"''' under '''"Private Keys (KEY)"''' | ||
| + | #Select your domain name from the drop-down menu under '''"Generate a New Key"''', select '''"2,048 bits"''' and click '''"Generate"''' | ||
| + | #Click '''"Return to SSL Manager"''' | ||
| + | #Click '''"Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests"''' under '''"Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)"''' | ||
| + | #Fill out the required information for the SSL certificate and click '''"Generate"''' | ||
| + | #Provide the generated CSR code to your SSL provider (if you ordered the SSL from us we'll take care of the following steps for you) | ||
| + | #Click '''"Return to SSL Manager"''' | ||
| + | #Once you have received the SSL certificate back from your SSL provider you'll need to paste the SSL code into the '''"Upload a New Certificate"''' text box and click '''"Upload"'''. | ||
| + | #Click '''"Setup a SSL certificate to work with your site"''' under '''"Activate SSL on Your Web Site (HTTPS)"''' | ||
| + | #Select your domain from the drop-down list. The '''"Certificate"''', and '''"Key"''' text boxes should automatically fill in with the information for your SSL. | ||
| + | #Click '''"Install Certificate"''' | ||
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Revision as of 16:53, 17 August 2012
Contents
When to use an SSL Certificate
Ordering an SSL Certificate
- Login to your client billing area (https://cp.hostek.com).
- Under the 'Quick Navigation' section click on 'Order'.
- Find and click the underlined 'SSL Certificates' tab.
- Find the desired certificate type to fit your needs, and click 'Order Now'.
- Fill in the necessary information in the text boxes accurately, then click 'Update Cart'.
- Once the order is complete, our Support Team will process the installation of your Certificate.
You will be contacted via Email/Phone, if needed, for any further information.
Installing SSL in WCP
- Log in to the WCP at http://wcp.hostek.com
- Click on "Dedicated SSL" under the "Security and SSL" heading
- Click "Generate Certificate Request"
- Fill out the required information for the SSL certificate and click "Save"
- Provide the generated CSR code to your SSL provider (if you ordered the SSL from us we'll take care of the following steps for you)
- Once you have received the SSL certificate back from your SSL provider you'll need to paste the SSL code into the "Signed Certificate" text box and click "Save"
- Select your site from the drop-down menu and click "Save"
Installing SSL in cPanel
- Log into your cPanel. For example:http://yourdomainhere.com/cpanel
- Click on "SSL/TLS Manager" under the "Security" heading
- Click on "Generate, view, upload, or delete your private keys" under "Private Keys (KEY)"
- Select your domain name from the drop-down menu under "Generate a New Key", select "2,048 bits" and click "Generate"
- Click "Return to SSL Manager"
- Click "Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests" under "Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)"
- Fill out the required information for the SSL certificate and click "Generate"
- Provide the generated CSR code to your SSL provider (if you ordered the SSL from us we'll take care of the following steps for you)
- Click "Return to SSL Manager"
- Once you have received the SSL certificate back from your SSL provider you'll need to paste the SSL code into the "Upload a New Certificate" text box and click "Upload".
- Click "Setup a SSL certificate to work with your site" under "Activate SSL on Your Web Site (HTTPS)"
- Select your domain from the drop-down list. The "Certificate", and "Key" text boxes should automatically fill in with the information for your SSL.
- Click "Install Certificate"