Securing your website with an SSL certificate is essential for protecting your visitors’ data and improving trust.
At Fast Host Nig, you don’t need to buy SSL from a third party — every hosting account includes a free SSL certificate automatically!
???? Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel
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Visit www.fasthost.com.ng.
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Click Client Area → Login → Access cPanel.
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Scroll down to the Security section.
???? Step 2: Locate SSL/TLS Status
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In cPanel, click SSL/TLS Status under the Security tab.
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You’ll see a list of your domains and subdomains.
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Check if your domain already has a green padlock icon — this means SSL is already active.
If it shows a red “No Certificate” message, continue to the next step.
???? Step 3: Enable AutoSSL
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Click the “Run AutoSSL” button at the top right corner.
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The system will automatically install free SSL certificates (via Let’s Encrypt) for all active domains on your account.
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Wait a few minutes for the process to complete.
???? Tip: SSL certificates are renewed automatically — you don’t need to manually reinstall them.
???? Step 4: Force HTTPS (Optional but Recommended)
To make sure visitors always use a secure connection:
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In cPanel, go to Domains → Domains.
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Find your domain and turn on Force HTTPS Redirect.
Now, all users who visit http://yourdomain.com will automatically be redirected to https://yourdomain.com.
???? Step 5: Verify SSL Installation
You can confirm that SSL is working by:
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Visiting your website using https:// in the browser.
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Looking for the padlock icon in the address bar.
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Testing with an SSL checker (like https://www.sslshopper.com/ssl-checker.html).
✅ That’s It!
You’ve successfully installed your free SSL certificate on Fast Host Nig.
Your website is now secure, trusted by browsers, and ready for safe online transactions.
