How to install and automate your SSL/TLS Certificates
A complete resource for installing your SSL/TLS Certificates on just about any platform. We’ve also included guides for automating SSL renewals and updates so that you can spend more of your time working on content. Download our free SSL/TLS installation Checklist or find the guide for your specific development stack.
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Installation Guides
Read deep-dives on specific SSL/TLS Installations and Automation set-up guides.
SSL/TLS Installation Statistics
What kind of SSL/TLS certificates are being installed online today?
Basic Installation and Configuration Guides by Server Type
IIS SSL Installation Documentation
SSL/TLS Installation Guides:
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How to Install an SSL Certificate in Linux Using Manual or Automated Methods
Installing an SSL/TLS certificate on a Linux server ensures several crucial benefits for domain owners: secure, encrypted connections, improved search engine rankings, and enhanced trust with prospective and current customers. So, knowing how to install an SSL certificate in Linux is crucial for every organization. The secure sockets layer (SSL),…
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How to Install an SSL Certificate on CentOS 7 (Apache)
Securing your CentOS 7 server with an SSL certificate ensures encrypted data transfer and builds trust with your users. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll cover two approaches to install an SSL certificate on CentOS 7 using Apache HTTP server (httpd): Requirements Before You Begin If you don’t have an SSL…
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How to Install & Configure an SSL Certificate on an Apache2 Web Server (Ubuntu)
Securing your website with HTTPS on Apache2 running Ubuntu is essential for protecting user data and improving your site’s SEO performance. This guide walks you through two proven ways to install an SSL certificate on Apache2: Whether you’re configuring a new server or upgrading an existing one, follow this step-by-step…
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How to Install an SSL Certificate on NGINX Ubuntu Manually or Automatically
Easily secure your website on NGINX (Ubuntu) with an SSL (TLS) certificate. Follow our beginner-friendly step-by-step guide to installing HTTPS using OpenSSL or CertPanel’s AutoInstall SSL feature. If you’re running a website on an NGINX server using the Ubuntu distro, enabling HTTPS is critical for both security and SEO. (HTTPS…
SSL/TLS Installation Statistics
Ever wondered which versions of SSL/TLS other websites have installed on their webservers? We took the top 100 websites by traffic and compared them to a random cross-section to see how the various standards stood up. Here are the results:
| SSL/TLS Versions Installed | Top 100 websites | Random Cross-section |
|---|---|---|
| Has TLS 1 | 40% | 23.47% |
| Has TLS 1.1 | 41% | 25.04% |
| Has TLS 1.2 | 100% | 60.42% |
| Has TLS 1.3 | 86% | 60.77% |