Are you looking to add an SSL certificate to your website hosted on Bluehost? Securing your website with an SSL certificate is crucial for protecting your visitors’ data and boosting your search engine rankings. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of adding an SSL certificate to your Bluehost website step by step.
Before we dive into the tutorial, let’s understand what an SSL certificate is and why it is essential for your website. SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, and it encrypts the data exchanged between a user’s browser and your website, ensuring that sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details, and personal information is secure from hackers.
Adding an SSL certificate to your website has become a standard practice, not only for security reasons but also because search engines like Google prioritize websites with SSL certificates in their search results. Websites with SSL certificates are labeled as “Secure” in the browser’s address bar, giving visitors peace of mind that their data is safe.
Now, let’s get started with adding an SSL certificate to your Bluehost website:
Step 1: Log in to your Bluehost account
Go to Bluehost.com and log in to your account using your credentials.
Step 2: Navigate to the SSL/TLS Manager
Once you are logged in, navigate to the cPanel dashboard. Look for the “Security” section and click on the “SSL/TLS Manager” option.
Step 3: Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
In the SSL/TLS Manager, click on the “Generate, view, upload, or delete SSL certificates” option. Then, click on the “Generate a new Certificate Signing Request (CSR)” link. Fill in the required information, including your domain name, organization details, and email address. Click the “Generate” button to create the CSR.
Step 4: Purchase an SSL certificate
After generating the CSR, you will need to purchase an SSL certificate. Bluehost offers SSL certificates that you can purchase directly from your account. Choose the type of SSL certificate you need (e.g., Single Domain, Wildcard, etc.) and follow the prompts to complete the purchase.
Step 5: Install the SSL certificate
Once you have purchased the SSL certificate, go back to the SSL/TLS Manager in cPanel. Click on the “Install and Manage SSL for your site (HTTPS)” option. Select the domain for which you want to install the SSL certificate and paste the certificate code that you received after the purchase.
