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Securing Your Digital Presence

An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is no longer optional for modern websites. It encrypts the connection between your server and your visitors’ browsers, protecting sensitive data and providing a significant boost to your search engine rankings. FREAKHOSTING makes securing your site effortless with integrated AutoSSL tools.

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

3 Minutes

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Using AutoSSL

Our panel includes an AutoSSL feature that periodically checks your domains and automatically issues/renews free SSL certificates (via Let’s Encrypt or self-signed).
1

Navigate to Security

Log in to the Web Panel and click on the Security tab for your website.
2

Manage SSL

Click on the SSL/TLS button. You will see a list of your domains and their current certificate status.
3

Issue Certificate

If a domain is not secured, select it and click Issue. The system will perform a verification and apply the certificate within a few minutes.

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Enabling Force HTTPS

Once your SSL certificate is installed, you should ensure that all visitors are automatically redirected to the secure https:// version of your site.
  1. Go to the Security tab.
  2. Locate the Force HTTPS toggle.
  3. Switch it to On.
  4. The panel will automatically update your server configuration to handle the redirection safely.

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Installing Custom Certificates

If you have purchased a premium SSL certificate (like a Wildcard or EV certificate), you can install it manually:
  1. In the SSL/TLS section, click Add Custom SSL.
  2. Paste your Certificate (CRT), Private Key (KEY), and Certificate Authority Bundle (CABUNDLE) into the provided fields.
  3. Click Save to apply the custom certificate.

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Troubleshooting SSL Issues

If your browser still shows a warning, it may be due to “Mixed Content” (loading images or scripts over http:// instead of https://). Check your website code or use a plugin (like Really Simple SSL for WordPress) to fix these links.
AutoSSL requires your domain to be correctly pointed to our nameservers. If you recently changed your DNS, wait for propagation and try again.

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Need Extra Help?

If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

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Last Updated: January 2026 | FREAKHOSTING: Secure and Trusted Web Solutions.