How to Add an SSL on Cloudways

It is very easy with the following steps to install a custom SSL via Cloudways Platform. Before you start, ensure that your website is live and the DNS records are correct. Otherwise, the process will not complete properly.

Log in to the Cloudways Platform. Once inside your dashboard, navigate to the ‘Servers’ tab located in the top menu bar. Then choose the server that you want to install the SSL certificate to.

Now click on the www that is located to the right-hand side of the server box. A list of websites will appear and you will need to select the right website.

From the management menu, find and select the SSL Certificate option. There will be a box that appears that asks to confirm whether or not you have a certificate already. We’re presuming that you already have a certificate purchased. So click on the option that reads, ‘I already have an SSL Certificate’.

Then another box will appear, ensure that you click on the option that reads ‘Install SSL’.

You will be asked to enter the CRT content and key content for your SSL certificate. Ensure that you’re entering this information correctly. Otherwise, you can suffer from significant problems further down the line.

The CRT refers to your application SSL certificate file content. This is usually provided in a file that has an extension of .crt or .cer. The CA Chain often needs to be installed to. This is usually provided in a .ca or .ca-bundle file format. You can use any text editor like Notepad to view.

There is also a private key that should be used. This is often provided in a file with an extension .KEY.

However, please be aware that these details can change between different vendors. So always check with your vendor if you’re unsure.

You need to paste all the necessary details and then click on ‘Submit’. Once done, your SSL certificate should be live.