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???? How to Secure Your Website with an SSL Certificate

An SSL certificate keeps your website safe and trusted by encrypting data between your visitors and your server. At Fast Host Nig, you can install and manage SSL easily through cPanel.

???? Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel

Go to www.fasthost.com.ng → Client Area → Services → My Hosting Accounts → Login to cPanel.

???? Step 2: Open the SSL/TLS Status Tool

In your cPanel dashboard, scroll to the Security section and click SSL/TLS Status.

???? Step 3: Check AutoSSL

Most hosting plans on Fast Host Nig include Free AutoSSL.

• Click Run AutoSSL to automatically issue free SSL certificates for your domains and subdomains.

• Wait a few minutes for the process to complete.

???? If your domain uses external DNS, make sure it points correctly to our servers before enabling AutoSSL.

???? Step 4: Verify SSL Installation

Once AutoSSL completes:

• Visit your website using https:// (e.g., https://yourdomain.com).

• You should see a padlock icon in your browser — this confirms SSL is active.

???? Step 5: Redirect HTTP to HTTPS

To make sure all traffic uses SSL:

1. Go to File Manager → public_html.

2. Open or create a .htaccess file.

3. Add the following lines:

    

   RewriteEngine On RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

Save and refresh your site. All visitors will now be automatically redirected to the secure version.

???? Step 6: Renew or Reinstall SSL (If Needed)

AutoSSL renews automatically every 90 days.
If your SSL expires or you install a custom one, you can manage it under SSL/TLS in cPanel.

✅ Done!
Your website is now secured with SSL — protecting your data and building trust with visitors.