How to install or renew a free SSL certificate in Plesk

A free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate lets your site load over HTTPS (the padlock in the browser). You can install or renew it yourself from Plesk in a few clicks.

Install the certificate

1. Open your domain in Plesk. Sign in at https://plesk.mypandos.io and click the domain for the site you want to secure.
2. In the domain's dashboard, find the Security section and click SSL/TLS Certificates.
3. Click Install under “Install a free basic certificate provided by Let's Encrypt”. Select these options:
   • Secure the domain, including www and webmail
   • Include the domain both with and without www
   • Protect webmail
   Then click Install. To renew an existing certificate, use Reissue certificate instead.

Force HTTPS

Back in the Hosting settings for the domain, tick Redirect from HTTP to HTTPS so visitors always use the secure address.

Troubleshooting

• Validation error: the domain must point to myPandos DNS. Wait for DNS propagation and confirm the main domain is configured.
• Certificate not trusted: allow time for propagation and re-check the domain's DNS.

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