Please Note: This guide uses a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, which is automatically included with your hosting plan to ensure your website is fully secure and encrypted.
Step 1 – Check Your SSL Status
1. Log in to your cPanel account
(e.g.: yourdomain.com/cpanel or cpanel.yourdomain.com)
cPanel overview
2. From the main dashboard, click WordPress Management
3. Click Scan
4. Once your website appears, click the refresh icon.
5. Check your SSL/TLS status:
Warning: SSL is not active.
Green Padlock: SSL is already active.
Step 2 – Enable SSL
1. Click on No Certificate
2. Select your domain
This process will take a few seconds.
Step 3 – Force HTTPS Redirect
1. In cPanel, go to Domains.
2. Turn on the Force HTTPS Redirect option.
Step 4 – Verification
1. Go back to WordPress Management
2. Click the refresh icon
If you see a green padlock, your website is secure!
