This step-by-step guide will show you how to install a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate on your website through the WPX Control Panel.
Step 1. Log in to your WPX account
Begin by logging into your WPX account. You can do this by visiting the WPX login page.
Step 2. Go to Control Panel
Once logged in:
- Locate your hosting plan in the WPX client area.
- Click the Control Panel button next to the plan you wish to manage.
If you have more than five hosting plans of the same type (WordPress or WooCommerce), not all may appear on the homepage. Use the WordPress Hosting or WooCommerce Hosting tab in the left-hand menu to find your service.
Step 3. Install an SSL certificate
Inside the Control Panel:
- Click on the SSL Certificates section.
- Select your website from the dropdown menu.
Your domain must already be pointed to WPX’s servers for the SSL installation to work correctly.
Click the Install SSL Certificate button.
WPX will automatically initiate the SSL installation process. Once completed, you’ll see a notification in the top-right corner confirming the successful installation.
Automatic Renewal:
Your free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate will renew automatically every 2.5 months, so no manual action is required after setup.
Step 4: (Optional) Configure HTTPS
Fixing Mixed Content Issues
After installing your SSL certificate, your site may still load some resources over HTTP. This is called Mixed Content and can cause browser security warnings.
To resolve this:
- Install and activate the Really Simple SSL plugin in WordPress.
- The plugin will automatically configure your site to load content securely over HTTPS.
A detailed guide on enabling HTTPS can be found here
Using Cloudflare?
f you’re using Cloudflare with your website, make sure you’ve correctly configured SSL there as well. You can follow our dedicated guide:
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