Install SSL on Plesk Server

Follow this simple guide to upload and activate your EchoSSL certificate on a server managed by the Plesk control panel.

Prerequisites

First, download the .zip file from EchoSSL and extract the certificate.crt, private.key, and ca_bundle.crt files.

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Log in to Plesk
   Access your Plesk control panel.
2. Go to SSL/TLS Certificates
   Navigate to the Websites & Domains tab and locate the domain you wish to secure. Click on SSL/TLS Certificates.
3. Upload Certificate Files
   On the SSL/TLS Certificates page, find the section named "Upload the certificate as text" or similar. Open each of your certificate files (certificate.crt, private.key, and ca_bundle.crt) in a text editor.
4. Paste the File Contents
   Copy the contents of each file and paste them into their respective fields in Plesk:
   • Paste private.key into the Private key (*.key) box.
   • Paste certificate.crt into the Certificate (*.crt) box.
   • Paste ca_bundle.crt into the CA certificate (*-ca.crt) box.
   Once all fields are filled, click Upload Certificate.
5. Enable the Certificate on Your Domain
   Go back to the Websites & Domains tab for your domain and click on Hosting Settings.
6. Activate SSL
   In the "Security" section, ensure the SSL/TLS support checkbox is enabled. From the Certificate dropdown menu, select the certificate you just uploaded. Click OK or Save at the bottom of the page.

Verify the Installation

After saving, Plesk will apply the new certificate. Confirm that the installation was successful and that your site is secure with our free SSL Certificate Checker.