How to Install SSL Certificate in DirectAdmin
Securing your website with HTTPS not only protects your visitors — it also builds trust and improves SEO. The great news? DirectAdmin offers free SSL certificates from Let’s Encrypt with just a few clicks!
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SSL Installation Guide
SSL Installation Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Pro Tips
Useful Links
Install SSL Certificate Guide
Step 1: Log into DirectAdmin
Login with your hosting username and password.
Need help logging into DirectAdmin? 👉 Read this guide
Step 2: Navigate to “SSL Certificates”
- On the dashboard, click Account Manager
- Then select SSL Certificates
Step 3: Select Provider
This is DirectAdmin’s integration with Let’s Encrypt.
- Choose: Get automatic certificate from ACME Provider
- Leave selected: Let’s Encrypt
Check all the boxes
âś…yourdomain.co.za
âś… ftp.yourdomain.co.za
âś… mail.yourdomain.co.za
âś… pop.yourdomain.co.za
âś… smtp.yourdomain.co.za
âś…www.yourdomain.co.za
- Click Save
- Installation usually takes between 5 – 60 minutes.
⚠️ If you get a “Maximum requests per week: 0” error, it means Let’s Encrypt rate limits have been reached. Wait a few days or contact us.
Step 4: Force HTTPS (Redirect all HTTP to HTTPS)
Once your certificate is installed:
- In the SSL Certificates section, scroll down to find Force SSL with HTTPS redirect
- Select: âś… Force SSL with https redirect
- Click Save
Now your entire site will automatically redirect visitors to the secure HTTPS version.
That’s It!
You’ve now installed a free SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt and set your website to always use HTTPS.
Install SSL Certificate Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Questions of your own? Contact us
đź’ˇ Pro Tips
Update site URLs to HTTPS
Check for mixed content issues
Enable “Force SSL with HTTPS”
Use Let’s Encrypt for free
Use Auto-Renew for Let’s Encrypt
