SSL Certificate Installation

Understanding SSL Certificates

SSL certificates are essential for securing your website's data transmission and building trust with your visitors. Learn how to properly install and manage SSL certificates on your website.

Types of SSL Certificates

Domain Validation (DV)

Basic SSL certificate that verifies domain ownership

Organization Validation (OV)

Verifies both domain ownership and organization details

Extended Validation (EV)

Highest level of validation with thorough organization verification

Pre-Installation Requirements

• Valid domain name
• Web hosting account with SSL support
• CSR (Certificate Signing Request)
• Private key file
• SSL certificate files

Installation Steps

1. Generate CSR

   Create a Certificate Signing Request through your hosting control panel

2. Purchase Certificate

   Buy an SSL certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority

3. Verify Domain

   Complete domain verification process (email or DNS)

4. Install Certificate

   Upload and install the certificate files on your server

5. Configure Website

   Update website settings to use HTTPS

Post-Installation Tasks

• Test SSL installation
• Update internal links to HTTPS
• Configure SSL forcing
• Update external services
• Monitor certificate expiration

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Mixed Content Warnings

Update all resource URLs to use HTTPS

Certificate Chain Issues

Ensure intermediate certificates are properly installed

SSL Not Working

Verify certificate installation and server configuration