{"id":1027,"date":"2026-08-02T20:11:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T20:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/?p=1027"},"modified":"2026-08-11T06:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T06:05:02","slug":"how-to-activate-ssl-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Activate an SSL Certificate on cPanel (2026): The Complete SSL Installation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>SSL certificate<\/strong> is one of the first things you should enable after connecting your domain to your hosting account. It encrypts the connection between your website and its visitors, protects sensitive information, improves your search engine rankings and enables <strong>HTTPS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website security is no longer optional. Whether you run a business website, an online store, or a personal blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, your SSL certificate will be installed automatically within <strong>15\u201320 minutes<\/strong> once your domain&#8217;s DNS points to hosting server and the DNS has fully propagated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if the certificate isn&#8217;t installed automatically, you can easily install it yourself using the <strong>SSL\/TLS<\/strong> Wizard inside cPanel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#What_is_an_SSL_Certificate\" >What is an SSL Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Benefits_of_SSL\" >Benefits of SSL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Before_You_Begin\" >Before You Begin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_cPanel\" >Step 1: Log in to cPanel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Option_1_Recommended\" >Option 1 (Recommended)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Option_2\" >Option 2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Step_2_Open_SSLTLS_Certificates\" >Step 2: Open SSL\/TLS Certificates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Step_3_Search_for_Your_Domain\" >Step 3: Search for Your Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Step_4_Choose_Lets_Encrypt_Certificate\" >Step 4: Choose Let&#8217;s Encrypt Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Step_5_Wait_for_Installation\" >Step 5: Wait for Installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#What_to_Do_If_the_Padlock_Icon_Doesnt_Appear\" >What to Do If the Padlock Icon Doesn&#8217;t Appear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Common_SSL_Errors_and_Their_Solutions\" >Common SSL Errors and Their Solutions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#SSL_Certificate_Is_Not_Issued\" >SSL Certificate Is Not Issued<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Domain_Is_Not_Listed_in_the_SSL_Wizard\" >Domain Is Not Listed in the SSL Wizard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Website_Still_Opens_with_HTTP\" >Website Still Opens with HTTP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#How_long_does_SSL_installation_take\" >How long does SSL installation take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Do_I_need_to_install_SSL_manually_every_time\" >Do I need to install SSL manually every time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Can_I_install_SSL_for_multiple_domains\" >Can I install SSL for multiple domains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/#Why_isnt_my_website_showing_HTTPS_immediately\" >Why isn&#8217;t my website showing HTTPS immediately?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_SSL_Certificate\"><\/span>What is an SSL Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>SSL<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/learning\/ssl\/what-is-an-ssl-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secure Sockets Layer<\/a>) certificate encrypts the communication between your website and its visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once installed, your website changes from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>http:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors will also see the padlock icon in their browser, indicating that the connection is secure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_SSL\"><\/span>Benefits of SSL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protects customer information <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encrypts login credentials <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Builds visitor trust <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves <strong>SEO<\/strong> rankings <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required for online payments <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents browser security warnings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Begin\"><\/span>Before You Begin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before installing SSL manually, ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your hosting account is active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The domain has been added to your <strong>cPanel<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your domain points to the correct hosting server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/what-is-dns-guide\/\">DNS<\/a> propagation is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: You can check DNS propagation status through: <a href=\"https:\/\/dnschecker.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DNSChecker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After this, open your website and wait for Automatic <strong>SSL<\/strong> Installation. If the secure padlock appears, your <strong>SSL<\/strong> certificate has already been installed successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"ssl certificate\" class=\"wp-image-1028\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.074834961711117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image.png 819w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-768x715.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-528x491.png 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SSL Installed Successfully<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If SSL has not been installed automatically after waiting, you can install it yourself in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_cPanel\"><\/span>Step 1: Log in to cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Recommended\"><\/span>Option 1 (Recommended)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/clients.kailashhost.com\/index.php?rp=\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Client Area<\/strong><\/a> then Navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Services \u2192 Manage \u2192 Log in to cPanel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1297\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-edited.png 1297w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-edited-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-edited-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-edited-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-edited-528x352.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-edited-1056x704.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-edited-820x547.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-edited-1240x827.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1297px) 100vw, 1297px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Client Area (Kailash Cloud)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2\"><\/span>Option 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your browser and visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com:2083<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then log in using your cPanel username and password.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Open_SSLTLS_Certificates\"><\/span>Step 2: Open SSL\/TLS Certificates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;re inside cPanel, similar screen you&#8217;ll see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-1024x471.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-1024x471.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-1536x706.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-528x243.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-1056x485.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-820x377.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-1240x570.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2.png 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cpanel Home Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search For <strong>SSL\/TLS Certificates<\/strong> in the Search box at top right side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-1024x473.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-1024x473.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-768x355.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-1536x709.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-528x244.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-1056x488.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-820x379.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-1240x573.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3.png 1893w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Searching for SSL\/TLS Certificates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then you&#8217;ll be at <strong>SSL\/TLS Certificates<\/strong> Page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-1024x552.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-1024x552.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-1536x829.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-528x285.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-1056x570.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-820x442.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-1240x669.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4.png 1583w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SSL\/TLS Certificates Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Search_for_Your_Domain\"><\/span>Step 3: Search for Your Domain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the <strong>Wizard<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>wizard<\/strong> allows you to issue and install <strong>SSL<\/strong> certificates for your domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the search box:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your domain name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the domain (or multiple domains) that you want to secure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-03-003340-1024x471.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-03-003340-1024x471.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-03-003340-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-03-003340-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-03-003340-1536x707.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-03-003340-528x243.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-03-003340-1056x486.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-03-003340-820x377.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-03-003340-1240x571.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-03-003340.png 1895w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select the Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Choose_Lets_Encrypt_Certificate\"><\/span>Step 4: Choose Let&#8217;s Encrypt Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Let&#8217;s Encrypt Certificate<\/strong> and Tick the confirmation <strong>checkbox<\/strong> then Click <strong>Continue<\/strong>. The SSL request will now be submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-1024x460.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-1536x689.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-528x237.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-1056x474.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-820x368.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-1240x557.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5.png 1907w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Submit SSL Request<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Wait_for_Installation\"><\/span>Step 5: Wait for Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certificate is usually installed within a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once complete, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the padlock icon appears as shown First image , your SSL certificate is active.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_the_Padlock_Icon_Doesnt_Appear\"><\/span>What to Do If the Padlock Icon Doesn&#8217;t Appear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve waited for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/learning\/ssl\/what-is-an-ssl-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSL certificate<\/a> to be installed and your website still doesn&#8217;t display the secure padlock icon, the SSL may already be active. In many cases, the issue is simply caused by your browser or website serving cached content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before assuming there&#8217;s a problem with the SSL certificate, try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear your browser&#8217;s cache and cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your website in an Incognito or Private browsing window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait another 10\u201315 minutes, as HTTPS changes may take a little longer to reflect after the certificate has been issued.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, revisit your website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_SSL_Errors_and_Their_Solutions\"><\/span>Common SSL Errors and Their Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSL_Certificate_Is_Not_Issued\"><\/span>SSL Certificate Is Not Issued<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Possible causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DNS has not fully propagated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The domain is not pointing to the correct hosting server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wait until DNS propagation completes and try issuing the certificate again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Is_Not_Listed_in_the_SSL_Wizard\"><\/span>Domain Is Not Listed in the SSL Wizard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Possible causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The domain has not been added to your hosting account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS records are incorrect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the domain in cPanel (or as an addon domain if applicable) and verify the DNS settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_Still_Opens_with_HTTP\"><\/span>Website Still Opens with HTTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Possible causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HTTPS redirection is not enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser cache is showing the old version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enable HTTPS redirection, clear your browser cache, and reload the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_SSL_installation_take\"><\/span>How long does SSL installation take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After DNS propagation, SSL is usually issued automatically within <strong>15\u201320 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_install_SSL_manually_every_time\"><\/span>Do I need to install SSL manually every time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. In most cases, the system installs SSL automatically. Manual installation is only needed if the automatic process doesn&#8217;t complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_install_SSL_for_multiple_domains\"><\/span>Can I install SSL for multiple domains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The SSL\/TLS Wizard allows you to select and secure multiple domains, provided they are hosted within your cPanel account. Such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/subdomain-and-addon-domain-in-cpanel\/\">addon domains and subdomains<\/a><\/strong> you&#8217;ve created in cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_isnt_my_website_showing_HTTPS_immediately\"><\/span>Why isn&#8217;t my website showing HTTPS immediately?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DNS propagation may still be in progress. 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