Guides tagged “ssl”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about ssl, sorted A-Z.
62 guides · page 1 of 4
aaPanel: manage SSL, databases and FTP from the panel
Issue a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate in aaPanel, create a MySQL database and user, and add an FTP account — with the ports and checks each task needs.
Add free SSL (HTTPS) to a Node.js app
Secure a Node.js app with free SSL: AutoSSL on cPanel, or Let's Encrypt with Certbot on an Nginx or Apache reverse proxy, plus redirects and trust proxy.
Apache redirects with.htaccess: HTTPS, www and 301s
Write Apache redirects that work the first time. Force HTTPS, pick www or non-www, move single pages and whole domains with Redirect and RewriteRule, and avoid redirect loops.
AutoSSL for customer accounts: check and fix SSL as a WHM reseller
How AutoSSL issues free SSL certificates for your customers' domains, how to check certificate status, turn it on in feature lists and fix failed domains.
CAA DNS records: control which CAs can issue your SSL
Understand CAA DNS records, check whether one blocks AutoSSL or your paid CA, and add correct CAA records in the cPanel Zone Editor without breaking renewals.
CDN basics and how to set up Cloudflare with a cPanel website
What a CDN does, then a step-by-step Cloudflare setup for a site hosted on cPanel: DNS import, nameserver change, SSL mode and email records.
Check which SSL certificate is installed and when it expires
Verify an SSL certificate: view issuer, covered names and expiry in the browser, cPanel SSL/TLS Status and the command line, and test the full chain externally.
Connect domains and SSL to WP Squared sites
Point a domain to a WP Squared site, add www and subdomains, get the free SSL certificate issued, force HTTPS and change a site's domain without breaking links.
Create a new WordPress site in WP Squared
Create a WordPress site in WP Squared: choose the domain, set the admin account, let SSL be issued, log in to wp-admin and complete the first settings.
CyberPanel: create a website and issue a Let's Encrypt SSL
Add a domain in CyberPanel, set its document root, and issue a free Let's Encrypt certificate so the site loads over HTTPS.
Dedicated IP vs shared IP: does your website need its own IP address?
How shared IP hosting works with SNI and virtual hosts, the myths about SEO and SSL, and the real cases where a dedicated IP helps, such as email reputation or reseller branding.
Enable HSTS to enforce HTTPS
Turn on HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) safely: what it protects against, the header to add in .htaccess, choosing max-age, subdomains and preload risks.
Enable MySQL TLS and Require Encrypted Connections
Enable TLS on MySQL or MariaDB, point the server at its certificate files, and force every client to connect over an encrypted channel.
Fix an expired SSL certificate and renew it in time
Recover from an expired SSL certificate: find out why AutoSSL did not renew, re-run it, renew and reinstall a paid certificate and set up expiry monitoring.
Fix an incomplete SSL certificate chain (missing CA bundle)
Fix "incomplete chain" and untrusted certificate errors on phones and apps by installing the correct intermediate CA bundle in cPanel, WHM, Plesk or DirectAdmin.
Fix AutoSSL not issuing certificates in cPanel
Work out why cPanel AutoSSL fails for a domain: DNS not pointing here, DCV errors,.htaccess redirects, CAA records and rate limits, using the AutoSSL log in WHM.
Fix Caddy certificate errors and ACME failures
Diagnose why Caddy cannot get a TLS certificate. Check DNS, open ports 80 and 443, read Caddy's logs, handle Cloudflare proxying and rate limits, and test safely with the staging CA.
Fix common SSL errors in the browser
Understand and fix common browser SSL errors: name mismatch, expired or untrusted certificates, incomplete chains, protocol errors and HTTPS redirect loops.
Fix mixed content warnings after switching to HTTPS
Find and fix mixed content on an HTTPS site: locate insecure http:// images, scripts and styles, update WordPress URLs, theme files and add an upgrade header.
Fix SSL certificate warnings in email clients
Stop certificate warnings in Outlook, Apple Mail and phones: use the correct mail server name, check AutoSSL covers mail subdomains, and pick the right ports and encryption.
Browse by topic
- Getting startedYour first hour with a new server: access, logins and basics.69 guides
- cPanelFiles, databases, email, domains and every cPanel tool, step by step.37 guides
- WHM & resellingWHM, packages, reseller accounts, WHMReseller and running a hosting brand.49 guides
- WordPressInstall, secure, speed up, migrate and fix WordPress sites.40 guides
- Email & webmailMailboxes, webmail, forwarders, spam filters and email delivery.37 guides
- DomainsRegistering, transferring and managing domains and nameservers.20 guides
- SSL certificatesFree AutoSSL, Let's Encrypt, paid certificates and HTTPS.19 guides
- CloudLinuxCloudLinux setup and use: LVE limits, CloudLinux Manager, CageFS and PHP/Node.js selectors.31 guides
- LiteSpeedLiteSpeed Web Server, LSCache and the LiteSpeed Cache plugin: install, settings and tuning.30 guides
- Imunify360Malware scanning, firewall and proactive defence with Imunify360.23 guides
- SoftaculousInstall, update, clone and back up apps with Softaculous.23 guides
- WP SquaredcPanel's WordPress platform: sites, plugins, staging and backups.9 guides
- SitePadBuild and publish websites with the SitePad builder.9 guides
- SitejetDesign, edit and publish sites with the Sitejet builder.9 guides
- WHMResellerAlpha and master resellers with WHMReseller: install, setup and use.12 guides
- VirtFusionInstall, set up and manage VirtFusion: hypervisors, packages, servers and WHMCS integration.7 guides
- VirtualizorManage your VPS with Virtualizor: power, OS reinstall, VNC, IPs and backups.30 guides
- PleskWebsites, email, databases and settings in the Plesk panel.52 guides
- DirectAdminUsers, domains, email and reseller tools in DirectAdmin.40 guides
- WHMCSBilling, automation, products and client management with WHMCS.51 guides
- Control panelscPanel & WHM, Plesk, DirectAdmin and other panels on your VPS.106 guides
- SecurityKeys, passwords, firewalls and keeping a server patched.115 guides
- Networking & DNSIP addresses, reverse DNS, ports and traffic.34 guides
- Websites & appsWeb servers, WordPress, PHP, Node.js, SSL and app hosting.52 guides
- DatabasesMySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis and MongoDB on a VPS.64 guides
- Billing & accountInvoices, renewals, the client area and your account.9 guides
- TroubleshootingWhen something is not working: checks and fixes.68 guides
- Linux VPSSSH, packages, services and everyday Linux administration.70 guides
- Windows VPS & RDPRemote Desktop, Windows Server settings and Admin RDP tips.58 guides
- Docker & DevOpsContainers, Git deploys, automation, monitoring and backups.58 guides
Still stuck?
Ask MdmHost AI for a quick answer, or open a ticket and our team will take a look. We are here 24/7.