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title: Installing Free SSL on CloudPanel site.
description: "CloudPanel is a web-based control panel designed for managing virtual servers. It includes a built-in Let's Encrypt certificate installer, making it easy to secure your websites with free SSL/TLS certificates. **Steps** 1. **Log in to CloudPanel** Log in to your…"
url: "https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/installing-ssl-on-cloudpanel-site/"
updated: "2024-10-18"
category: Cloudpanel
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# Installing Free SSL on CloudPanel site.

CloudPanel is a web-based control panel designed for managing virtual servers. It includes a built-in Let's Encrypt certificate installer, making it easy to secure your websites with free SSL/TLS certificates.

**Steps**

1. **Log in to CloudPanel**

Log in to your CloudPanel account with your credentials.

1. **Select a Website**

Once logged in to CloudPanel, find the website you want to install the SSL to, and click on Manage next to it:

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-36-1024x105.png)

1. **Generate an SSL Certificate**

Within the website management section, go to the SSL/TLS tab, and from the Actions menu, select New Let's Encrypt Certificate:

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-37-1024x171.png)

1. **Configure Certificate Settings**

Configure the certificate settings, whether to include www or not. Finally, click on Create and Install to initiate the Let's Encrypt certificate request:

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-38-1024x319.png)

1. **Complete the Installation**

CloudPanel will complete the installation of the Let's Encrypt SSL certificate.

**Congratulations!**

Your website is now secure with a free SSL/TLS certificate from Let's Encrypt.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-39-1024x209.png)

**Additional Note**

- Let's Encrypt SSL certificates are valid for 90 days. CloudPanel will automatically renew your certificates before they expire.