{"id":2288,"date":"2025-07-14T10:26:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=2288"},"modified":"2025-07-14T10:26:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:26:15","slug":"activate-and-manage-auto-ssl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/activate-and-manage-auto-ssl\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Activate and Manage Auto-SSL Certificate in WHM\/cPanel?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At <strong>Hostrago<\/strong>, we emphasize the importance of SSL security, especially when running multiple domains on VPS or Dedicated Servers. With the <strong>activate and Manage Auto-SSL<\/strong> option in WHM, you can easily apply SSL for all domains hosted on your server\u2014without buying separate certificates or dealing with complex installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Securing your websites with an SSL certificate is no longer optional\u2014it&#8217;s a necessity for protecting data, enhancing trust, and improving SEO rankings. Fortunately, cPanel\/WHM offers a <strong>built-in Auto-SSL feature<\/strong> that automatically installs and renews SSL certificates for your domains. In this blog, we will walk you through <strong>how to activate and manage Auto-SSL<\/strong> in WHM and cPanel effectively, ensuring your sites remain secure without manual intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is AutoSSL in WHM\/cPanel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AutoSSL<\/strong> is a feature in WHM\/cPanel that provides <strong>free SSL certificates<\/strong> to all domains and subdomains automatically. It leverages providers like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cpanel.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cPanel <\/a>(powered by Sectigo)<\/strong> or <strong>Let&#8217;s Encrypt<\/strong> to issue certificates, ensuring websites are always secured with HTTPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Benefits of <strong>Activate and Manage Auto-SSL<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatic SSL installation and renewal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No manual SSL generation required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free of cost for cPanel users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced security for data transmission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO advantage due to HTTPS implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Activate Auto-SSL in WHM? Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Login to WHM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Access WHM by entering:<br><code>https:\/\/your-server-ip:2087<\/code><br>OR<br><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com:2087<\/code><br>Login with your <strong>root<\/strong> credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Navigate to Manage AutoSSL<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once logged in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search for <strong>\u201cAutoSSL\u201d<\/strong> in the <strong>WHM search bar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cManage AutoSSL\u201d<\/strong> under <strong>SSL\/TLS<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Navigate-to-Manage-AutoSSL-1024x508.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Navigate to Manage AutoSSL\" class=\"wp-image-2290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Navigate-to-Manage-AutoSSL-1024x508.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Navigate-to-Manage-AutoSSL-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Navigate-to-Manage-AutoSSL-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Navigate-to-Manage-AutoSSL-1536x762.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Navigate-to-Manage-AutoSSL-2048x1017.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Enable AutoSSL for cPanel Users<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <strong>Manage Users<\/strong> tab:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the user accounts you want to enable AutoSSL for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cEnable AutoSSL\u201d<\/strong> for the selected users.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Enable-AutoSSL-for-cPanel-Users-1024x351.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Enable AutoSSL for cPanel Users\" class=\"wp-image-2289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Enable-AutoSSL-for-cPanel-Users-1024x351.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Enable-AutoSSL-for-cPanel-Users-300x103.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Enable-AutoSSL-for-cPanel-Users-768x263.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Enable-AutoSSL-for-cPanel-Users-1536x527.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Enable-AutoSSL-for-cPanel-Users-2048x702.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can enable AutoSSL for all users by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can verify the Auto-SSL Logs for the same user from\u00a0Manage SSL>>Logs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-SSL-Logs-1024x505.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Manage SSL Logs\" class=\"wp-image-2292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-SSL-Logs-1024x505.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-SSL-Logs-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-SSL-Logs-768x379.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-SSL-Logs-1536x757.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-SSL-Logs-2048x1010.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practices for Managing AutoSSL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep WHM\/cPanel updated to the latest version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure all domains have proper <strong>DNS A or CNAME records<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep firewall ports 80 and 443 open for SSL validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly monitor AutoSSL logs for failures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By following this guide, you can <strong>activate and manage Auto-SSL<\/strong> certificates in WHM\/cPanel effortlessly. AutoSSL automates the process of securing websites with HTTPS, reducing the need for manual SSL installation and renewals. For any hosting user looking to keep their sites secure, AutoSSL is an indispensable tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re hosting with <strong>Hostrago<\/strong>, our hosting plans come pre-enabled with AutoSSL, and our support team is always available to assist with any SSL-related concerns. You can explore our plans here:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/\">Hostrago Hosting Plans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Hostrago, we emphasize the importance of SSL security, especially when running multiple domains on VPS or Dedicated Servers. 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