How to do it?

Implementing SSL on your website can protect visitors’ data, increase search engine rankings, and prevent mixed content warnings in browsers – but setting it up may prove daunting for beginners.

Various resources are available to assist you with starting up. You can purchase or install a free SSL certificate through Let’s Encrypt or use SSH with the Certbot tool to run commands remotely.

Create and submit a certificate signing request (CSR) to your hosting service provider. This will create the public/private key pair used for secure transactions. After creating your CSR, complete the SSL setup process in your web host’s control panel; for this step, you will require your site’s domain name and password. For instance, if your site is hosted with GoDaddy, simply go directly to their product page and select SSL certificates!

Technical commands

There are various approaches to adding SSL certificates to your website. Many hosts offer complimentary certificates on shared hosting plans, while others may provide technical support and more robust encryption features. 

CSR stands for Certificate Signing Request and must be generated when purchasing an SSL certificate from GoDaddy. However, their certificate sales process will automatically create and install one for you when buying one of their certificates on the primary domain of a shared hosting account.

For the easiest setup experience, visit your cPanel homepage and select “SSL/TLS.” Once there, check off the domains you wish to secure and click Install to complete this step. Once the installation is successful, a success message will appear on the cPanel homepage.

Steps to follow

Installing an SSL certificate onto your website involves several steps. The first is creating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), which contains certificate application information and a public key that will be used for secure communication between server and browser. Together with private keys, this public key scrambles and unscrambles communications between these parties.

Once your CSR is generated, you can download your SSL certificate from the SSL Dashboard. As it comes as a zip file, simply unpack it before installing on your website inside the relevant Cpanel settings for your domain.

To convert the text about installing an SSL Certificate on GoDaddy Web Hosting into a similar format as the provided guides for Apache and Nginx, let’s follow the structured approach used previously:

Obtaining an SSL Certificate

Firstly, secure an SSL certificate for your website. This can be done by purchasing one from GoDaddy or obtaining a free one from Let’s Encrypt. The certificate, including the certificate file, the CA (Certificate Authority) bundle, and the private key, are essential for the setup.

Important Considerations:

Record Keeping: Record your SSL certificate’s details, such as the purchase date and credentials, for easy management and renewal.

Configuring SSL on GoDaddy Web Hosting

Follow these steps to configure your SSL certificate on your GoDaddy-hosted website:

Step 1: Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)

1. Access your GoDaddy product page and navigate to the SSL certificates section.
2. Generate a CSR to create a public/private key pair. GoDaddy simplifies this process, often handling CSR generation and SSL installation for your primary domain on shared hosting accounts.

Step 2: Install Your SSL Certificate

1. Once you’ve obtained your SSL certificate, go to the cPanel homepage on your GoDaddy account.
2. Navigate to the “SSL/TLS” section.
3. Select the domains you wish to secure and proceed with the installation.
4. a confirmation message will be displayed in cPanel after successful installation.

Technical Commands:

While specific commands may vary, GoDaddy’s interface simplifies the SSL installation process, reducing the need for manual command-line actions.

The SSL setup involves verifying domain ownership, which GoDaddy facilitates through its integrated control panel.

Conclusion:

By installing an SSL certificate on your GoDaddy web hosting, you enhance your website’s security, ensuring encrypted communication between your server and your visitors’ browsers. Remember, SSL certificates play a critical role in web security but should be part of a broader security strategy.