Installing SSL Certificate on Domain in cPanel

1. 1. Open the certificate file (*.crt) with a text editor:

      The file should be divided into two parts, each starting and ending as follows:

      • The first one concerning the Private key (*.key):

        —–BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY—–
        ….
        —–END RSA PRIVATE KEY—–

      • The second one concerning the Certificate (*.crt or *.pem):

        —–BEGIN CERTIFICATE—–
        ….
        —–END CERTIFICATE—–

   2. Open the CA certificate file (*-ca.crt) with a text editor:

      Note: The CA certificate file is generally included in the package when the certificate is purchased. If it’s not, request it from its vendor.

      • There should be only one part, as follows

        —–BEGIN CERTIFICATE—–
        ….
        —–END CERTIFICATE—–

Each above-mentioned part should be added to Plesk, as follows:

1. 3. Log into Plesk;

   4. Go to Domains > example.com > SSL/TLS Certificates > scroll down to the More options section, then click on the Manage button under the Download or remove existing certificates:

      

      Note: If there is a certificate installed already on that domain, in SSL/TLS Certificatesmenu use the Advanced Settings button.

   5. Click Add SSL/TLS Certificate > Scroll down to the Upload the certificate as text section;

   6. Paste each section from the certificate file into the corresponding fields, as follows:
      

   7. Click Upload Certificate;

   8. Go to Domains > example.com > Hosting Settings

      • Enable the SSL support option;

      • On the Certificate option, select the certificate uploaded on the previous step.
        

   9. Click OK