SSL Certificates

What Is An SSL Certificate?

A SSL certificate encrypts the data that is sent over your website so that a third party cannot view it and exploit it. SSL certificates are typically used on sites that need to accept credit card information or any other type of sensitive data that you do not want exposed.

When to use an SSL Certificate

You would want to use an SSL certificate when your web page is collecting person information or if you are requesting a password. This provides an added layer of security for your visitors.

Ordering an SSL Certificate

1. Login to your client billing area (https://cp.hostek.com).
2. Click Services and then Order New Service.
3. Find where it says Choose Another Category and click it and select SSL Certificates.
4. Find the Certificate you would like to order and click 'Order Now'.
5. Fill in the necessary information in the text boxes accurately, then click 'Update Cart'.
6. 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

1. Log in to the WCP at http://wcp.hostek.com
2. Click on "Dedicated SSL" under the "Security and SSL" heading
3. Click "Generate Certificate Request"
4. Fill out the required information for the SSL certificate and click "Save"
5. 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)
6. 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"
7. Select your site from the drop-down menu and click "Save"
   NOTE: If your site does not have a Static IP set, you will need to contact support to have it enabled.

Installing SSL in cPanel

1. Log into your cPanel. For example:http://yourdomainhere.com/cpanel
2. Click on "SSL/TLS Manager" under the "Security" heading
3. Click on "Generate, view, upload, or delete your private keys" under "Private Keys (KEY)"
4. Select your domain name from the drop-down menu under "Generate a New Key", select "2,048 bits" and click "Generate"
5. Click "Return to SSL Manager"
6. Click "Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests" under "Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)"
7. Fill out the required information for the SSL certificate and click "Generate"
8. 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)
9. Click "Return to SSL Manager"
10. 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".
11. Click "Setup a SSL certificate to work with your site" under "Activate SSL on Your Web Site (HTTPS)"
12. Select your domain from the drop-down list. The "Certificate", and "Key" text boxes should automatically fill in with the information for your SSL.
13. Click "Install Certificate"

Do You Support SSL 3.0?

Due to the POODLE vulnerability in SSL 3.0, we no longer support it. With the releases of TLS 1.0 and 1.2, modern browsers do not use SSL 3.0 anymore and use these more secure protocols.