Setting up SSL certificates for cloud hosting is straightforward with modern tools. This tutorial covers step-by-step SSL setup for cloud environments.
Types of cloud SSL
1. Let's Encrypt SSL
Free, automated SSL certificates perfect for cloud hosting. Auto-renewal included.
2. Cloudflare SSL
Flexible SSL options including full SSL, flexible SSL, and strict SSL modes.
3. Cloud provider SSL
Managed SSL from cloud providers like AWS Certificate Manager, Google Cloud SSL.
Step-by-step: Let's Encrypt SSL setup
Method 1: cPanel Auto-SSL
- Log into cPanel
- Navigate to SSL/TLS Status
- Click "Run AutoSSL"
- Wait for certificate installation
- Verify padlock icon appears
Method 2: Manual Let's Encrypt
- Install Certbot on your server
- Run:
certbot --nginxorcertbot --apache - Follow prompts to enter domain
- Certbot configures SSL automatically
- Set up auto-renewal cron job
Method 3: Cloudflare SSL
- Sign up for Cloudflare (free tier available)
- Add your domain to Cloudflare
- Update nameservers
- SSL automatically enabled
- Choose SSL mode (Flexible/Full/Full Strict)
SSL configuration best practices
- Force HTTPS – Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
- Enable HTTP/2 – Better performance
- Set up auto-renewal – Never expire
- Test configuration – Use SSL Labs
Common issues and solutions
Certificate not trusted
Solution: Ensure intermediate certificates are installed correctly.
Mixed content warnings
Solution: Update all URLs to use HTTPS.
Renewal failures
Solution: Check DNS records and server accessibility.
iServerGo cloud SSL setup
iServerGo's cloud hosting on hong kong hosting, us web hosting, and eu web hosting makes SSL setup easy:
- One-click SSL – Auto-SSL in cPanel
- Free Let's Encrypt – Included on all plans
- Auto-renewal – Never worry about expiration
- Expert support – Help with setup
Our cpanel hosting includes SSL management tools, making certificate setup and renewal simple.
Need help setting up SSL? Contact our team for SSL setup assistance.
Alex, Senior SRE is a hosting infrastructure specialist with years of experience managing mission-critical workloads. This article reflects real-world expertise in Security and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
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