Install SSL Certificate in Cpanel

29. March 2016 SSL 0

Note: If the SSL is purchased from hostingahead.com you can create a ticket and we will do the installation for you.

To purchase an SSL Certificate Go here

Generate CSR: cPanel 11
Step 1: Generate a Private Key

Login to cPanel.

  • Click SSL/TLS Manager > Private Keys (KEY).
  • Scroll down near the bottom of the page to the Generate a New Key section.
  • Select the desired domain name from the pull-down menu, or type it into the Host field (e.g., www.domain.com).
  • Select the key bit-length. We recommend 2048 (2048 is required for EV certificates).
  • Click the Generate button to generate the new key. A new private key is generated and is stored on the server

Step 2: Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)

  • Click SSL/TLS Manager > Certificate Signing Request (CSR).
  • Using the CSR Legend on the right-hand side of this page, fill out the Generate a New Certificate Signing Request form.
  • Click the Generate button to generate the new CSR.
  • cPanel shows you the CSR in the top box under SSL Certificate Signing Request (don’t worry about the contents of the box below it, you don’t need it).
  • Copy everything in the top box.
  • Save a copy of your CSR. The CSR will be needed during the online order process. You’ll be asked to copy and paste your CSR into a special CSR box.