How to Install a Free SSL Certificate on Your Website
1. Introduction to SSL Installation 0:01
- Purpose: To install a free SSL certificate on your website.
- Target Audience: Especially for WordPress website owners with a ‘Not Secure’ warning.
2. Accessing Your WordPress Dashboard 0:12
- Navigate to your website’s admin panel (e.g., maintenancemarketers.com/wp-admin).
- Log in with your credentials (note: if you forget your password, use C-panel to reset it).
3. Installing the WP Encryption Plugin 2:00
- Go to the ‘Plugins’ section in your dashboard.
- Click ‘Add New’ and search for ‘WP Encryption’.
- Install and activate the plugin.
4. Generating the SSL Certificate 4:12
- Open the WP Encryption plugin settings.
- Generate an SSL certificate for both WWW and non-WWW versions of your domain.
5. Verifying Domain Ownership 5:09
- Choose between HTTP challenge or DNS challenge (DNS is recommended for ease).
- Copy the verification code provided.
6. Adding a TXT Record in C-panel 6:20
- Access your C-panel and go to the Zone Editor.
- Add a new TXT record with the copied verification code.
- Set TTL to 6 days or more and save the record.
7. Completing the Second TXT Record 7:33
- Repeat the process to add another TXT record for the non-WWW version of your domain.
8. Verifying the SSL Certificate Generation 8:22
- Return to the WP Encryption dashboard to verify that the SSL certificate has been successfully generated.
9. Installing the SSL Certificate 9:14
- Go to C-panel and navigate to SSL settings.
- Paste the certificate and private key into the respective fields.
- Click ‘Install Certificate’.
10. Enabling HTTPS on Your Website 12:12
- After installation, enable HTTPS for your website.
- Verify that the SSL certificate is working by checking your website in a private window.
11. Conclusion and Call to Action 13:25
- Confirm successful installation of the SSL certificate.
- Encourage viewers to like, follow, and comment for further assistance.