{"id":4119,"date":"2022-07-25T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/2017\/07\/10\/auto-ssl-guide\/"},"modified":"2022-07-25T13:00:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T17:00:01","slug":"auto-ssl-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/ssl\/auto-ssl-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to cPanel&#8217;s Free AutoSSL"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cPanelFreeAutoSSLTitleImage-1024x538.png\" alt=\"The Complete Guide to cPanel's free AutoSSL title image. \" class=\"wp-image-69468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cPanelFreeAutoSSLTitleImage-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cPanelFreeAutoSSLTitleImage-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cPanelFreeAutoSSLTitleImage-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cPanelFreeAutoSSLTitleImage.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>SSL Certificate<\/strong> is an essential and powerful tool used to secure your website as well as visually reassure your visitors that their connection to your site can be trusted. Most browsers and mobile devices will discourage and\/or warn you of a website\u2019s security protocols in use, based on the SSL Certificate installed. Additionally, many search engines will consider higher rank results for sites that have implemented an SSL Certificate (and using the https:\/\/ protocol over the non-secure https:\/\/ protocol).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explain the differences in \u201cFree SSL\u201d and \u201cDedicated SSL\u201d Certificates which should help you decide which kind of SSL Certificate suits your website\u2019s security needs best. Then, we\u2019ll help you install cPanel\u2019s AutoSSL, the free SSL that\u2019s auto-enabled forever, so you can avoid <a aria-label=\"browser warnings (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/ssl\/self-signed-ssl-certificate-warning\/\">browser warnings<\/a> on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#what-exactly\">What Does an SSL Certificate Actually Do?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#free-vs-paid\">Free vs. Paid SSLs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#manage\">Manage Free Basic SSL<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#activate\">Activate the Free AutoSSL option<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#eligibility\">Check Eligibility of your Domains<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting your Free SSL<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#pointed\">Is the Domain hosted\/pointed to our IP address?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#htaccess\">Check the .htaccess file<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#security-plugins\">Disable Security Plugins<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"CDN related errors\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#cdn-errors\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDN related errors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#other-tips\">Other Troubleshooting Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"Further Topics\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"#further-topics\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Further Topics<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#forcing-ssl\">Forcing SSLs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#purchasing-dedicated\">Purchasing a Dedicated SSL<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#general-troubleshooting\">General SSL Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-exactly\">What Does an SSL Certificate Actually Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>SSL Certificate<\/strong>, simply put, is a digital file that contains information to authenticate the ownership of a website (or web server). It also contains a cryptographic key, provided and authenticated by an authorized Certificate Authority (CA). This allows the visitor the ability to quickly identify and trust a secured website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This trust is symbolized by the more commonly known, \u201cgreen padlock\u201d displayed in the address bar. A green padlock (or a solid, uncrossed padlock on some browsers) indicates that the connection is properly encrypted for security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"free-vs-paid\">Free vs. Paid SSLs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Broadly speaking, the two most commonly accepted forms of SSL are <strong>free SSLs<\/strong> and the paid, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/amp\/how-do-i-obtain-an-ssl-certificate\/\" aria-label=\"Dedicated SSL Certificate (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dedicated SSL Certificate<\/a><\/strong>. The encryption used for a Free SSL and Dedicated SSL Certificate is generally the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s the difference? Free certificates use <strong>Server Name Indication (SNI)<\/strong> without a dedicated IP address. This means that multiple domains can share an IP address and still use an SSL. It should be noted that this type of certificate does not have the same level of acceptance as an Advanced SSL with a dedicated IP. This is because SNI is a relatively new extension and is only recently receiving widespread support across browsers and devices. Some combinations of older browsers and devices may not accept a certificate that is using SNI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated SSL Certificates often include more in depth validation. For instance, an Extended Validation SSL Certificate would authenticate not only the owner of the domain but also the validity of the business that claims to be the owner of the website. Although the encryption works the same way, this added layer of validation can help your visitors trust your website and business as one entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most informational websites, the level of acceptance provided by a free AutoSSL is adequate. However, large-scale enterprises (like an eCommerce store) that accept private data about their customers should consider a paid SSL from a respected certificate authority. Premium SSLs from certificate authorities often provide support and warranties in addition to being widely accepted in all browsers and devices. This is why many payment processors require you to purchase specific, premium SSLs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"manage\">Manage Free Basic SSL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>InMotion Hosting now offers a free AutoSSL for any domain hosted on a cPanel account using our Free Basic SSL tool. The Free Basic SSL tool in the Account Management Panel (AMP) lets you install an AutoSSL on any domains that resolve to InMotion Hosting servers. These SSLs will automatically renew on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert-info\">Please note! The domains used with the free AutoSSL must be <a aria-label=\"pointed to InMotion Hosting servers (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/domain-names\/changing-your-domains-nameservers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pointed to InMotion Hosting servers<\/a>. Otherwise, the validation process will fail, and the SSL will not work as expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"activate\">Activate the Free AutoSSL Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><div class=\"yt--DgwbqbbkWY\">\n\t<a class=\"play-video--DgwbqbbkWY\" style=\"position: relative; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; cursor: pointer;\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/-DgwbqbbkWY\/maxresdefault.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" alt=\"How to Enable an SSL on Shared Hosting\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fa fa-imh-play-circle imh-ds-icon play-circle\" style=\"position: absolute; display:block; font-size:150px; color: #c52228; opacity:0;\"><\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert-info\">The following instructions are for <strong>Shared Hosting Accounts<\/strong>, including <strong>Shared Reseller Hosting<\/strong>. If you have a <strong>VPS Hosting<\/strong> or <strong>Managed cPanel Dedicated Hosting<\/strong> account, you will need to enable the free basic SSL  by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/whm\/create-a-package-within-whm\/\">creating a package in WHM<\/a>. Please refer to our guide on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/whm\/autossl-and-whm\/\">AutoSSL and WHM<\/a><\/strong> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"article_list wp-block-list\"><li><a aria-label=\"Login to your Account Management Panel (AMP) (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/amp\/how-to-log-into-amp\/\">Login to your Account Management Panel (AMP)<\/a>.<\/li><li>Click on the icon for Manage Free Basic SSL.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"72\" height=\"126\" class=\"wp-image-69474\" style=\"width: 72px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/freeBasicSSLIcon.jpg\" alt=\"free AutoSSL icon in AMP\"><\/li><li>If the switch under <strong>Enable Free SSL<\/strong> is in the <strong>OFF<\/strong> position, click it so that it moves to the <strong>ON<\/strong> position. <br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"623\" class=\"wp-image-69476\" style=\"width: 750px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/manageFreeSSL.jpg\" alt=\"switch to activate free AutoSSL within AMP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/manageFreeSSL.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/manageFreeSSL-300x249.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/li><li>Go ahead and click the blue <strong>Run Check Now<\/strong> to automatically add SSLs to any valid cPanel account. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility\">Check Eligibility of Your Domains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you enable free AutoSSL, your domains are automatically assigned an SSL if they are eligible. In the Account Management Panel (AMP) you can scan your domains to check for eligibility. Your domain(s) need to be pointed to us and added to WHM to be eligible for the free AutoSSL. Follow the steps below to check your domain(s) eligibility for the free AutoSSL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"article_list wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/amp\/how-to-log-into-amp\/\">Login to your Account Management Panel (AMP)<\/a>.<\/li><li>Click on the icon for Manage Free Basic SSL.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"72\" height=\"126\" class=\"wp-image-69474\" style=\"width: 72px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/freeBasicSSLIcon.jpg\" alt=\"free AutoSSL icon in AMP\"><\/li><li>In the box at right side of the screen you will see a box listing all of the domains on your account. You can click on <strong>Check All<\/strong> to select all of the domains, or you can click each check box in order to select only the domains that you want to check for eligibility.<\/li><li>Click on <strong>Check Eligibility<\/strong> in order to see if the domain can have the free AutoSSL enabled.<\/li><li>When the check is completed you will either see a red X or a green check mark indicating the domain\u2019s eligibility. If you see a red X, then click on the link labelled \u2018<strong>Find out why<\/strong>\u2018 in order to determine the reason that the domain is ineligible.<\/li><li>Go ahead and click the blue <strong>Run Check Now<\/strong> to automatically add SSLs to any valid cPanel account.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting Your Free SSL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pointed\">Is the Domain Hosted\/Pointed to Our IP Address?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, make sure that your domain is pointed to our nameservers and ultimately resolves to an InMotion Hosting IP address. If you have a <strong>Content Delivery Network (CDN)<\/strong>, make sure that it is set up correctly; for some CDNs you will need to set up an SSL with them as opposed to us. Please see the section below on <a href=\"#cdn-errors\">CDN related errors<\/a> for more information. Here are some guides to assist you in confirming this is configured accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/support\/domain-names\/changing-your-domains-nameservers\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Updating Your Domain\u2019s DNS \/ Nameservers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/support\/domain-names\/dns-nameserver-changes\/a-record-change\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adding an A Record<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/support\/website\/how-to-find-your-shared-ip-address-of-your-server-in-cpanel\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to find your IP address in cPanel<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htaccess\">Check the .htaccess File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since your .htaccess file handles rewrite rules and redirects, it can often be the cause of Free SSL issues. Here are some guides to help you <em>access<\/em>, <em>view<\/em> and <em>troubleshoot<\/em> your .htaccess file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/support\/website\/where-is-my-htaccess-file\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where is my .htaccess file?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/support\/website\/show-hidden-files-in-file-manager\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to show hidden files (htaccess) in cPanel\u2019s File Manager<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/support\/website\/htaccess-file\/#troubleshooting\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Troubleshooting your .htaccess file<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security-plugins\">Disable Security Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the .htaccess file can be modified by your plugins they can often cause conflicts. As a test try disabling any <em>security plugins<\/em> you are using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cdn-errors\">CDN Related Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using a CDN to manage your DNS (such as Sucuri or Cloudflare) you may need to <em>purge the cache<\/em> with them before enabling your Free SSL for your account. This ensures the correct .htaccess file and DCV are cached with the CDN and allows the SSL Certificate to be installed successfully. Here are some helpful guides for some of the popular CDN services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.cloudflare.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/200169246-How-do-I-purge-my-cache-\" target=\"_blank\">Purging CloudFlare Cache<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/kb.sucuri.net\/firewall\/Performance\/clearing-cache\" target=\"_blank\">Clearing Sucuri Cache<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-tips\">Other Troubleshooting Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When AutoSSL is enabled for an account and a domain or subdomain is added, the server generates a Self-Signed request initially and proceeds to work on getting an SSL certificate (based on Domain Name Validation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"further-topics\">Further Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"forcing-ssl\">Forcing SSLs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important for both security and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-ssl-for-seo\/\" aria-label=\"Search Engine Optimization (SEO) (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search Engine Optimization (SEO)<\/a><\/strong> to make sure that anyone visiting your site visits the secure version of the site. The easiest way to do this is by forcing all site visitors to the secure version of the site <a aria-label=\"forcing all site visitors to the secure version of the site using the .htaccess file (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/ssl\/how-to-force-https-using-the-htaccess-file\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">using the .htaccess file<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"purchasing-dedicated\">Purchasing a Dedicated SSL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the features that are offered with a Dedicated SSL Certificate are needed for your business, then review our article on <a aria-label=\"purchasing a Dedicated SSL Certificate (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/amp\/how-do-i-obtain-an-ssl-certificate\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purchasing a Dedicated SSL Certificate<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/ssl\/installing-ssls-in-cpanel\/\">our guide on installation<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general-troubleshooting\">General SSL Troubleshooting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a aria-label=\"Infographic-How to Implement SSL Certificates\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/cpanel\/infographic-how-to-implement-ssl-certificates\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infographic-How to Implement SSL Certificates<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"How to Manage AutoSSL Certificates in cPanel\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/cpanel\/add-delete-autossl-cpanel\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Manage AutoSSL Certificates in cPanel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/ssl\/how-to-use-autossl-with-cloudflare\/\" aria-label=\"How to Use AutoSSL with Cloudflare (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Use AutoSSL with Cloudflare<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"jumbotron\">\r\n<p>For the most secure WordPress site, you need secure hosting. That\u2019s why InMotion Hosting crafted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/wordpress-hosting\">WordPress Hosting<\/a> with rigorous server-side security - so you can spend less time hardening your hosting and more time creating your website.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/wordpress-hosting\">WordPress Hosting Plans<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An SSL Certificate is an essential and powerful tool used to secure your website as well as visually reassure your visitors that their connection to your site can be trusted. Most browsers and mobile devices will discourage and\/or warn you of a website\u2019s security protocols in use, based on the SSL Certificate installed. 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