If you purchase an SSL certificate from a provider other than Ruachost, you can still install it on your hosting account. WHM(resellers) and cPanel provide tools to upload and configure third‑party SSL certificates.
What Is a Third‑Party SSL?
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A certificate purchased from an external Certificate Authority (CA) such as DigiCert, Sectigo, or GlobalSign.
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Unlike Ruachost‑issued SSLs, these require manual installation.
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You must have the private key and certificate files generated during the CSR process.
Steps to Install a Third‑Party SSL Certificate
1. Gather Required Files
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Private Key → Generated when you created the CSR.
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Certificate File (.crt) → Issued by the Certificate Authority.
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CA Bundle (Intermediate Certificates) → Provided by the CA to complete the trust chain.
2. Install via WHM
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Log in to WHM.
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In the search box, type Install an SSL Certificate on a Domain.
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Enter the domain name.
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Paste the Certificate, Private Key, and CA Bundle into the respective fields.
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Click Install. WHM will validate and apply the certificate immediately.
3. Install via cPanel (Alternative)
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Log in to cPanel.
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Go to SSL/TLS → Manage SSL Sites.
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Select the domain.
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Paste the Certificate, Private Key, and CA Bundle.
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Click Install Certificate.
Verifying Installation
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Visit your site using
https://and check for the padlock icon. -
Use SSL testing tools (e.g., SSL Labs) to confirm proper installation.
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Ensure the CA bundle is correctly installed to avoid trust errors.
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