Setting Up Your Free SSL/TLS Certificate

The Importance of SSL/TLS #

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor, TLS (Transport Layer Security), encrypt the data exchanged between your website and your visitors’ browsers. This is essential for:

• Trust: Browsers mark sites without SSL as “Not Secure.”

• SEO: Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal.

• Security: Protecting sensitive information (passwords, payment details).

Automated SSL Installation (Recommended) #

For most users, CyberWAF automatically provisions and installs a trusted SSL certificate (e.g., Let’s Encrypt or similar) as soon as your domain points to our nameservers.

1. Verification: Wait for DNS propagation (4-24 hours).

2. Check Status: Log into cPanel and check the “SSL/TLS Status” tool to ensure your certificate is active and auto-renewing.

3. Forcing HTTPS: If your site still shows HTTP, you may need to install a simple plugin (for CMS users like WordPress) or update your application settings to force all traffic to HTTPS.

Installing a Custom SSL Certificate #

If you purchased a certificate from a third-party vendor (e.g., DigiCert, Sectigo), you can install it manually:

1. Obtain Files: Get the Certificate (.crt) and Private Key (.key) files from your vendor.

2. Use SSL/TLS Manager: In cPanel, navigate to the “SSL/TLS” manager.

3. Upload & Install: Use the tool to upload your key and certificate files to the correct domain.