How to configure an SSL certificate

By Angus Published 17 November 2021 Updated 6 October 2025 2 min read

Before you can configure your new SSL certificate you will need to: 

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Your SSL certificate must be properly configured to link it to your domain and the server via the selected validation method. Without this configuration, your SSL certificate cannot be installed correctly. If you face any issues during the process or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Configure your SSL certificate

1. Firstly, log in to your unlimited web hosting client area.

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Client login page

2. From your client area, click the manage services button.

3. Afterwards, inside the manage services area, click the SSL you wish to configure.

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Client area manage services

4. From here, click the green view certificates details button.

5. Finally, click the configure certificate button on this page.

Certificate configurator

1. Firstly, using the drop-down list select the server type, this is usually Plesk or cPanel.

2. Enter your previously generated CSR code.

3. Provide all required details, including your name, address, and contact number.

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Client SSL configurator

4. Select your preferred validation method. We recommend using email validation, as it tends to offer advantages over HTTP validation.

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SSL validation methods

5. Once the configuration is complete, you can proceed with installing your new TLS/SSL.

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