Manually install an SSL certificate on my server
Note: Just getting started with an SSL certificate? Begin with Set up and install my SSL certificate.
This article is for customers who need to manually install an SSL certificate on their server. You should already have requested an SSL and downloaded the SSL files.
The specific steps for installing an SSL certificate depend on your server type. Select your server from the lists below.
Most popular servers
- cPanel
- Apache (CentOS)
- Apache (Ubuntu)
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2016
- Microsoft IIS 10
- Microsoft IIS 8
- Microsoft IIS 7
Other server types
- AWS Server
- Microsoft Azure Web App
- Cisco ASA 5500 VPN/Firewall
- Google App Engine
- Intel vPro
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
- Nginx
- Nginx on CentOS
- Parallels Plesk Panel
Next step
Required: If you're manually setting up and installing an SSL certificate, continue with redirecting from HTTP to HTTPS.
More info
- If you do not see your server or specific OS version listed here, please refer to your server documentation to install your SSL. Additionally, you may find third-party tools like Wappalyzer or DNSChecker useful for identifying the server or specific operating system you are using.
- For Websites + Marketing, Managed WordPress or Managed WooCommerce Stores, your SSL certificate is automatically installed for you. For more info, see Activate an integrated SSL.