How to Install an SSL Certificate on Tellerhost Print

Securing your website with an SSL certificate ensures that your visitors’ data is encrypted and your site displays the secure HTTPS prefix. Tellerhost provides free Auto SSL on all hosting plans, and you can also install a custom SSL certificate if needed.

???? Option 1: Installing Free Auto SSL (Recommended)

Tellerhost offers free SSL certificates via AutoSSL. In most cases, installation happens automatically.

Steps:

1. Log in to your Tellerhost Client Area

2. Go to Services → My Hosting Services

3. Click the hosting plan you want to secure

4. Scroll to cPanel Login and open it

5. In cPanel, find the SSL/TLS Status tool

6. Click Run AutoSSL

What happens next:

• The system verifies domain ownership

• SSL certificates are generated

• HTTPS becomes active within minutes

✔️ No manual configuration required
✔️ Automatically renews every 90 days

???? Option 2: Installing a Custom SSL Certificate

If you purchased an SSL certificate from another provider, you can upload it manually.

You will need:

• Certificate (CRT)

• Private Key (KEY)

• Certificate Authority Bundle (CA Bundle)

Steps:

1. Log in to cPanel

2. Under Security, click SSL/TLS

3. Select Manage SSL Sites

4. Scroll down to Install an SSL Website

5. Paste the following into their fields:

   • Certificate (CRT)

   • Private Key (KEY)

   • CA Bundle

6. Click Install Certificate

Once installed:

Your domain will immediately support HTTPS.

???? Option 3: Forcing HTTPS (Important for SEO & Security)

Once your SSL is active, set your website to always load securely.

Method 1: Using cPanel → “Domains”

1. Open cPanel

2. Click Domains

3. Enable the toggle for Force HTTPS Redirect

Method 2: WordPress Users

If you use WordPress:

• Install and activate Really Simple SSL

• It automatically switches all URLs to HTTPS

???? Troubleshooting SSL Issues

1. SSL Not Installing?

Possible reasons:

• DNS changes not fully propagated

• Your domain is not pointing to Tellerhost nameservers

• Incorrect A record

• Domain still on temporary URL

2. HTTPS Shows a Warning

Check for:

• Mixed content (HTTP images or scripts)

• Expired certificate

• Missing CA bundle

3. Domain Redirecting to Another Host

Update nameservers to: