SSL certificates are used for establishing secure communication channels on the Internet and for verifying website identity. When users visit a secure online store, they are notified that all sensitive data, such as credit card numbers, will be transferred over a secure channel.
Let's see how to install SSL certificates in Plesk.
Click the "Websites & Domains" tab.
Go to "SSL Certificates".
Click "Manage" next to the domain for which you want to create a certificate.
Click "Add SSL Certificate".
Enter a name, for your records only.
Make sure the provided information is correct, then click "Request".
Click the name of the certificate.
Locate the CSR section. Here is the certificate request and private key that were generated when we clicked the request button. You will need to provide this information to an SSL vendor when purchasing a certificate.
Once you've purchased the certificate, you will need to upload the file or paste it as text in the text boxes.
Click "Cancel" to return to where you were.
Now configure Plesk to use this certificate. Return to "Websites & Domains".
Go to "Web Hosting Settings".
In the Certificate drop-down, choose the SSL certificate you just added.
Click "OK".
Make sure SSL is enabled on this domain. If you don't see a checkbox here and if SSL is disabled, you will need to contact us.
When finished here, click "OK".
That's it! You now know how to install SSL certificates in Plesk.
