This article applies to Webfusion VPS servers running Plesk 10
This article will explain how you can install an SSL on your Plesk VPS.
- Step 1: Create a CSR via Plesk
- Step 2: Buy SSL using CSR
- Step 3: Install SSL in Plesk
- Step 4: Check SSL support is enabled via Plesk
Step 1: Create a CSR via Plesk
To create a CSR via plesk, please follow the below instructions:
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Login to your Parallels Plesk Panel.
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Click on the Tools & Utilities link on the left panel.
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Click on the SSL Certificates icon.
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Click on the Add SSL Certificate button.
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Enter a name for your SSL.
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Select 2048 from the Bits drop down menu.
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Fill in your SSL details and click on the Request button to generate your CSR.
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Scroll down the page to obtain your CSR for your SSL certificate.
Step 2: Buy SSL using CSR
You will need to purchase your SSL Certificate using the CSR generated via plesk in step 1 above.
Step 3: Install SSL in Plesk
To install your newly purchased SSL certificate via Plesk, please follow the below instructions:
On your Parallels Plesk Panel.
1
Click on the Tools & Utilities link on the left panel.
2
Click on the SSL Certificates icon.
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Scroll down and enter the Certificate and CA certificate in the provided boxes.
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Click on the Send Text button.
Your certificate will now be installed on Plesk.
Step 4: Check SSL support is enabled via Plesk
To check that your SSL certificate is enabled in Plesk, please follow the below instructions:
On your Parallels Plesk Panel.
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Click on the Domains link on the left panel.
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Click on the Control Panel link next to the relevant domain name.
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Click on the Websites and domains tab.
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Scroll down and click on the relevant domain name.
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Under the Security section, click on the tick box for Enable SSL support.
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Scroll down and click on the OK button.
Your SSL certificate will now be fully installed and enabled on your VPS.