Difference between revisions of "Let's Encrypt SSL on cPanel"
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| − | #Log into WHM (http://yourVPShostname:2086). | + | #Log into WHM (http://yourVPShostname.com:2086). |
#Search on the left for 'Manage AutoSSL'. | #Search on the left for 'Manage AutoSSL'. | ||
#Click 'Manage Users' | #Click 'Manage Users' | ||
Latest revision as of 21:38, 15 December 2016
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Summary
Let's Encrypt is a free, automated, and open SSL certificate authority. It can be used to provide optional free SSL encryption. It is only basic-level encryption, however, so there is still value to purchasing premium SSL certificate from providers like GeoTrust or Verisign.
Let's Encrypt on a cPanel VPS
Installing Let's Encrypt is simple and easy. cPanel v58 and above supports the following command via SSH:
/scripts/install_lets_encrypt_autossl_provider
Then do the following:
- Log into WHM (http://yourVPShostname.com:2086).
- Search on the left for 'Manage AutoSSL'.
- Under 'Choose an AutoSSL Provider:' select 'Let's Encrypt™'
- Check the 'I agree to these terms of service' box.
- Click Save.
- That's it! Let's Encrypt is now installed.
Enabling Let's Encrypt for a cPanel user/domain
- Log into WHM (http://yourVPShostname.com:2086).
- Search on the left for 'Manage AutoSSL'.
- Click 'Manage Users'
- Search for the username in the search box.
- Click 'Enable AutoSSL' for that user.
- That's it! it will automatically enable.
If you would like Let's Encrypt's free SSL for your shared cPanel domain/account, please contact support via https://support.hostek.com/ and simply mention this wiki page.