A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing an SSL/TLS Certificate in Plesk 10

The subsequent guidelines will lead you through the SSL installation process on Plesk v.10. If you operate multiple servers or devices, it is necessary to install the certificate on each one that requires secure connections. If you haven't generated your certificate or completed the validation process yet, please consult our CSR Generation Instructions and ignore the steps below.

What You'll Need:

1. Your Server Certificate:

This is the certificate provided by the Certificate Authority (CA) for your domain. You might have received it via email. If not, download it from your Account Dashboard by clicking on your order.

2. Your Intermediate Certificates:

These files enable devices connecting to your server to identify the issuing CA. There may be multiple certificates. If your certificate came in a ZIP folder, it should also contain the Intermediate certificate(s), sometimes known as a CA Bundle. If not, get the CA Bundle that corresponds to your certificate.

3. Your Private Key:

This file should be on your server or in your possession if you generated your Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using a free generator tool. On certain platforms, like Microsoft IIS, the private key may not be immediately visible, but the server is retaining it.

Installation Instructions:

1. Log in:

Log in to Parallels Plesk Panel.

2. Select Websites & Domains:

Choose the Websites & Domains tab from the top navigation menu.

3. Click SSL Certificate:

Click on the SSL Certificate link.

4. Click Manage:

Click Manage next to the domain for which the certificate is intended.

5. Click Add SSL Certificate:

Click on Add SSL Certificate.

6. Upload the Certificate Files:

Upload the Certificate Files using either of the two options below:

Option 1: Upload Certificate Files:

This option enables you to browse for your previously saved Private Key, Certificate (Your Server Certificate), and CA Certificate (Intermediate Certificates).

Option 2: Upload Certificate as Text:

This option allows you to copy your previously saved Private Key, Certificate (Your Server Certificate), and CA Certificate (Intermediate Certificates) from a text editor like Notepad and paste them into the blank text boxes.

Important Notes:

Note 1: If you created the Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and private key outside your Plesk account without saving the files, you may encounter issues. Consider re-issuing the SSL certificate with a newly generated key pair.

Note 2: If you received the certificate in a ZIP file, click "Extract All," then drag your server certificate into a text editor like Notepad. This ensures you can copy all necessary text contents, including "—–BEGIN CERTIFICATE—–" and "END CERTIFICATE—–."

Note 3: In case you neglected to save the intermediate certificates, ensure to download the relevant CA Bundle corresponding to your certificate.

7. Click Send Files or Send Text:

Depending on the upload option selected in the previous step, click either Send Files or Send Text.

8. Return to the Websites & Domains tab:

Navigate back to the Websites & Domains tab, select your Domain Name, and click on Hosting Settings.

9. Check SSL Support:

Verify SSL Support and choose your newly uploaded Certificate Name from the Certificate dropdown menu.

10. Click OK:

Click OK to confirm and save your SSL certificate settings.

Congratulations! Your SSL certificate has been installed successfully! To verify your work, visit your website in your browser at https://yourdomain.tld and check the certificate/site information to ensure that HTTPS/SSL is functioning correctly. Keep in mind that you may need to restart your server for the changes to take effect.

For a more comprehensive check of your server's configurations, you can utilize our SSL Checker Tool. If you require further assistance, feel free to reach out to our Customer Experience Department.