{"id":2030,"date":"2025-07-11T13:11:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highxbrand.in\/blog\/?p=2030"},"modified":"2026-03-29T17:10:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:10:26","slug":"how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Setup Free SSL for Your Website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In Modern day life online, security is a necessity. One of the easiest ways to secure your website is to use SSL. But, if you are starting out and do not want to pay for an Setup Free SSL certificate, then what? The good news is: you can have an SSL certificate for free and you will learn everything you need to know to install it step by step in this blog post<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol designed to encrypt information that you and visitors to your website send to and from your website. SSL secures any sensitive information (such as passwords and personal information; even credit card numbers) that could be transmitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have SSL on a site,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Your URL starts with https:\/\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; A little padlock appears next to the address bar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#Free_SSL_Certificate_Providers\" >Free SSL Certificate Providers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#The_Process_of_How_to_Setup_Free_SSL_%E2%80%93_Step_by_Step\" >The Process of How to Setup Free SSL &#8211; Step by Step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#Our_Services\" >Our Services<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#Routine_Problems_and_Solutions\" >Routine Problems and Solutions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#FAQs_about_Free_SSL_certificates\" >FAQs about Free SSL certificates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#SSL_and_Your_Site_Speed\" >SSL and Your Site Speed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#Call_Now\" >Call Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#Whatsapp\" >Whatsapp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#Enquiry\" >Enquiry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#How_To_Turn_Your_HTTP_into_HTTPS_in_WordPress_or_other_CMS\" >How To Turn Your HTTP into HTTPS in WordPress or other CMS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#Final_Check\" >Final Check&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/how-to-setup-free-ssl-for-your-website\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_SSL_Certificate_Providers\"><\/span><strong>Free SSL Certificate Providers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the most recognized free SSL providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s Encrypt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The industry standard backed by top tech companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported by most hosting providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ZeroSSL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Super easy to use, you have choices for ACME and manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need to renew every 90 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloudflare<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free SSL as a reverse proxy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is good for people that need a CDN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>SSL For Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very simple and very easy to use interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build on Let&#8217;s Encrypt as the backend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Process_of_How_to_Setup_Free_SSL_%E2%80%93_Step_by_Step\"><\/span><strong>The Process of How to Setup Free SSL &#8211; Step by Step<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1 Choose your Free SSL provider<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example I am going to use Let\u2019s Encrypt with a hosting provider cPanel-based &#8211; it is one of the most popular and simplest ways to set up SSL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: If you are using a hosting provider that has Let\u2019s Encrypt or AutoSSL (i.e. Hostinger, SiteGround, Bluehost etc.), then it is likely already set for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Create your free SSL Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your host&#8217;s auto SSL does not work, there are some services like ZeroSSL or SSL For Free and you can do all the certificate creation yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to: https:\/\/zerossl.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your domain name on the home site (example.com)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the 90 day free trial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate CSR (Certificate Signing Request)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify ownership of your domain (with dns, email or http file upload)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download your certificates (CRT, Private Key, CA Bundle)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Install SSL via your host\u2019s panel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will differ by provider. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/digital-marketing.php\" title=\"Show More\" >Show More<\/a>\n      \t<\/div>   \n      \t\n      \n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uc_card_carousel_elementor_21e9cf6_item7\" class=\"uc_classic_carousel_container_holder ue-item elementor-repeater-item-40d6690\" data-hide-item=\"false\">  \n  <div class=\"ue-carousel-item\">\n    \n        \n    \n          <div class=\"uc_classic_carousel_placeholder\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/content-marketing.php\" title=\"Show More\" >          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Website-5-768x428.jpg\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Website-5-768x428.jpg\" alt=\"Website 5\" width=\"768\" height=\"428\">\n        <\/a>              <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"uc_classic_carousel_content\" style=\"direction:ltr;\">    \n\n      \n          <div  class=\"card_carousel_title\">Content Marketing<\/div>\n              \t\n\n              <div class=\"ue_button\">\n          <a class=\"uc_more_btn \" href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/content-marketing.php\" title=\"Show More\" >Show More<\/a>\n      \t<\/div>   \n      \t\n      \n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- end Card Carousel -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Routine_Problems_and_Solutions\"><\/span><strong>Routine Problems and Solutions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Problem:- SSL not displaying<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resolution:- Clear your browser cache or wait for DNS propagation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Problem:- Mixed content warnings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resolution:- Update all internal links to the HTTPS version<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Problem:- Auto-renewal unsuccessful&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resolution:- Schedule cron job or use auto renewal provided by hosting company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Problem:- SSL shows invalid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resolution:- Since the information is probably wrong, re-install your certificate with valid files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advice to Keep Your SSL Certificate Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use auto-renewal (for Let\u2019s Encrypt &amp; ZeroSSL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your SSL status regularly using uptime monitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your CMS up to date, as well as any themes and plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never show your private keys to others publicly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use HSTS headers for added protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Free_SSL_certificates\"><\/span><strong>FAQs about Free SSL certificates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Q: Safe or not?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yup! Free SSLs from reputable sources like Let\u2019s Encrypt have the same encryption as a paid SSL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Q: Is Free SSL a negative for my SEO position?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a positive for your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/search-engine-optimization-seo.php\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.rankinfosolution.com\/search-engine-optimization-seo.php\">SEO <\/a><\/strong>position. Google now has an affinity for sites using HTTPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Q: Can I use Free SSL on e-commerce sites?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, yes. But for serious e-commerce, you want a paid SSL that has a warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Q: Do I have to renew my Free SSL?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Ideally, every 90 days. Some hosting providers do it automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Q: What happens if my host does not support Free SSL?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can install it through FTP and cPanel manually or you can MIGRATE to a better hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSL_and_Your_Site_Speed\"><\/span><strong>SSL and Your Site Speed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People might have concerns that when they install SSL their site will be slower. With modern HTTPS and HTTP\/2 you can actually speed things up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listed below are the ways HTTPS is better than HTTP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes HTTP\/2: loads faster with multiplexing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caching and preloading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure CDNs usually require HTTPS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Quick Tip:<\/strong> check your site speed after enabling SSL with tools such as GTmetrix or PageSpeed Insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Enable Free SSL on Many Hosting Providers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. cPanel Hosts (Hostinger, Bluehost, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use AutoSSL or Let&#8217;s Encrypt in the SSL\/TLS section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usually single click install<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Cloudflare (Free SSL \/ CDN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your domain name servers to Cloudflare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In SSL, choose \u201cFlexible\u201d or \u201cFull\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. 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