---
title: "Infographic-How to Implement SSL Certificates"
description: "This infographic summarizes the steps you need to know when implementing an SSL Certificate. Your website uses the SSL Certificate to protect connections when these steps are complete. Purchase an..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/cpanel/infographic-how-to-implement-ssl-certificates/
date: 2019-05-29
modified: 2021-11-19
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
categories: ["cPanel", "Secure Socket Layer (SSL)"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Infographic-How to Implement SSL Certificates

![infographic- 4 things you need to know to implement an SSL certificate](/support/images/stories/infographics/infographic-4-things-implement-ssl.png)

This infographic summarizes the steps you need to know when implementing an SSL Certificate. Your website uses the SSL Certificate to protect connections when these steps are complete.

- [Purchase an SSL from AMP](/support/amp/how-do-i-obtain-an-ssl-certificate/#how-to-order)
- [Install the SSL Certificate with cPanel](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/ssl/installing-ssls-in-cpanel/)
- [Force Your site to use the SSL Certificate](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/ssl/how-to-force-https-using-the-htaccess-file/)
- Verify the SSL Certificate – 1)Use an internet browser to see the SSL using the HTTPS URL for your website, 2) Check the site using a third-party site like [Why No Padlock?](https://www.whynopadlock.com/) to verify the site is secure.

## Other Articles of Interest for Implementing SSL Certificates

- [Free SSL vs. Paid SSL Certificate](/support/website/ssl/auto-ssl-guide/)
- [Secure Socket Layer(SSL) Tutorials](/support/website/ssl/)
- [How to Transfer an SSL Certificate to InMotion Hosting](/support/website/ssl/how-to-transfer-an-ssl-certificate-to-inmotion-hosting)
- [How to Install an SSL in WHM](/support/product-guides/reseller-hosting/install-ssl)