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Introduction

Hello users! It looks like you’ve just purchased an Alpha SSL certificate from IPSERVERONE, and you’ve received an email containing an SSL Certificate ZIP file. If you’re not sure what to do next, don’t worry! We’re here to guide you through the process of installing your Alpha SSL certificate using DirectAdmin.

Prerequisite

1. SSL Certificate ZIP file: You should have received an email with your domain SSL Certificate ZIP file. Keep this information handy as we’ll need it during the process.
2. Key file: You’ll need a Key that has been sent alongside with your SSL Certificate.

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Receive email from us

• You will notice that the email has been attached with the SSL Certificate ZIP file and Key that will be used for SSL installation process. Download both attached file and don’t forget to extract the zip file beforehand.

Step 2: Log in to DirectAdmin

• if you are an admin, you need to log in as a user where your domain is currently on
• Once you see the front page, you will need to navigate to Advance Features and click SSL Certificates

Step 3: Uploading Certificate to DirectAdmin

• Choose ‘Paste a pre-generated certificates and key’
• Paste the Private Key code from “–BEGIN PRIVATE KEY–” UNTIL “–END PRIVATE KEY–”
• Paste the SSL certificate code from “–BEGIN CERTIFICATE–” UNTIL “–END CERTIFICATE–”.

• Once your Private Key and SSL Certificate have been pasted, you will need to save it first before proceeding to ‘Click Here’ to paste a CA Root Certificate.

• You will need to select the option ‘Use a CA Cert.’ and paste the Chain_RootCA_Bundle file we have been provided and click save.

Step 4: Testing Your SSL Certificate

• You can visit the SSL checker or open your web browser and enter your website’s URL with “https://” at the beginning.
• If your website loads correctly without any security warnings, congratulations! Your Alpha SSL certificate is now successfully installed.

Conclusion

Congratulations on reaching the final step of installing your SSL certificate through DirectAdmin! By carefully following the steps outlined in this guide, you’ve taken an important measure to secure your website and protect your visitors’ information.

Security is an ongoing journey, and installing an SSL certificate is a significant milestone. Remember, SSL certificates do expire, so it’s essential to keep track of your certificate’s validity and renew it before it expires to maintain your website’s security and trustworthiness.

Should you encounter any issues or have any questions about managing your SSL certificate or any other aspect of your web hosting environment, our support team at IPSERVERONE is always here to assist you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@ipserverone.com for any help you need.