How Do I Enable SSL on Godaddy?

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How to Install SSL on GoDaddy

  1. Go to your GoDaddy account and navigate to your Product Page.
  2. Follow the instructions carefully when enabling SSL on GoDaddy.

GoDaddy SSL Certificate Installation

To install a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate on GoDaddy:

  1. Open the SSL/TLS tool in GoDaddy’s cPanel.
  2. Choose your certificate in the SSL/TLS manager.
  3. Click Install Certificate once certificate fields are auto-filled.

GoDaddy Managed SSL Service

  • For websites with GoDaddy cPanel, buy GoDaddy Managed SSL Service.
  • It installs and renews SSL certificates.
  • Plans secure up to ten sites for up to five years.

How to Install Free Cloudflare SSL on GoDaddy

To install a free Cloudflare SSL certificate on GoDaddy:

  1. Enable flexible SSL encryption in Cloudflare.
  2. Create a free TLS certificate signed by Cloudflare.
  3. Install it on your GoDaddy hosting server.

Use Let’s Encrypt for Free SSL Certificates

Rather than paying $70-$300 yearly for SSL certificates from GoDaddy, install free Let’s Encrypt certificates.

GoDaddy SSL Certificate Purchase

  • Purchase an SSL certificate from GoDaddy or elsewhere.
  • Go to SSL management, click Set Up to activate it.
  • Add payment methods to enable purchases.

Management of GoDaddy SSL Installation

  • Go back to the SSL/TLS manager and click Manage SSL Sites.
  • Click Browse Certificates and choose your certificate.
  • Once the fields for the certificate are auto-filled, click Install Certificate.

Checking SSL Installation Status

You can check if SSL installed properly via a tool.

How to Activate SSL Certificate on GoDaddy

  • First, to get a free SSL certificate, follow the guide on How to Get a Free SSL Certificate for GoDaddy.
  • This tutorial is applicable with other SSL certificates issued by third party certificate authority.

GoDaddy Managed SSL Service

For as little as $149.99 per year, GoDaddy will install and manage your SSL certificate for you.

SSL Activation Process

  • Log in to your account dashboard and navigate to the SSL certificates section.
  • Locate the certificate you wish to activate and click "Activate".

How to Check SSL Installation

Feel free to check the installation via a tool.

How to Activate SSL Certificate

  • Log in to your account dashboard and navigate to the SSL certificates section.
  • Locate the certificate you wish to activate and click "Activate".

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