SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates secure the connection between your website and visitors by encrypting data transfers. Installing an SSL certificate through Cpanel increases both site security and SEO ranking.

1. Log in to Cpanel

Go to https://yourdomain.com:2083 and log in. Then open the “SSL/TLS” or “SSL/TLS Status” section.

2. Use the AutoSSL Feature

With SosyoHost, AutoSSL is enabled by default. Click “Run AutoSSL” to automatically install a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate for your domain.

3. Manual SSL Installation (Optional)

If you purchased a custom SSL certificate (e.g., Comodo, Sectigo, RapidSSL), go to “Manage SSL sites” and install it manually:

• Certificate (CRT): Paste your .crt file
• Private Key (KEY): Enter your private key
• Certificate Authority Bundle (CABUNDLE): Add the CA bundle file

Once all fields are filled, click Install Certificate.

4. Enable HTTPS Redirection

To ensure all pages use a secure connection, add the following code to your .htaccess file:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

5. Test the SSL Installation

Visit SSL Labs to verify the validity and grade of your SSL certificate.

Note: Ensure your domain’s DNS records are correctly configured before installing SSL to prevent verification errors.