AutoSSL for Hostname?

TCB13

• August 23, 2016 13:00

Hello, I just did some testing with the "new" AutoSSL feature and seems like it works just fine. Thanks for the addition. However I don't understand one thing: AutoSSL is available for all my customers, what about the server domain itself? How can deploy an SSL certificate for the server domain using AutoSSL? Thank you.

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  cPanelMichael

  • August 23, 2016 18:04

  However I don't understand one thing: AutoSSL is available for all my customers, what about the server domain itself? How can deploy an SSL certificate for the server domain using AutoSSL?

  
  Hello, Free cPanel-signed certificates for the hostname are generated as of cPanel 56. Here's the relevant quote from New in version 56

  Revoked. " New in version 56

  Self-signed.

  Invalid (For example, your server's hostname must be valid and resolve in DNS).

  Expires in less than one week. Note: Comodo" cross-signs these cPanel-signed certificates for additional security. Your server will automatically order the free signed certificate when the server runs the /usr/local/cpanel/bin/checkallsslcerts tool as part of the upcp maintenance script and connects to the license server. The server will download and install the certificate when it is available. When that signed certificate is less than seven days from expiration, your server will automatically order a replacement free signed certificate. The server will download and install the certificate when it is available. Otherwise, if the signed certificate expires, the server will install a self-signed certificate, and then replace that certificate with the free signed certificate when it is ready. If you wish to replace your services certificate with one from another provider, use WHM's

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  TCB13

  • August 23, 2016 18:08

  What if I already have a certificate from another entity. Is it safe to remove it and run `/usr/local/cpanel/bin/checkallsslcerts`? Will it deploy a free certificate instantaneously?

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  cPanelMichael

  • August 23, 2016 18:41

  What if I already have a certificate from another entity. Is it safe to remove it and run `/usr/local/cpanel/bin/checkallsslcerts`? Will it deploy a free certificate instantaneously?

  
  Yes, it's safe. The server will download and install the certificate when it is available, however note it can sometimes take up to 48 hours for processing. Thank you.

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  kafiz

  • October 04, 2016 19:23

  This was my exact issue as well so i used the script( /usr/local/cpanel/bin/checkallsslcerts) as you guys discussed. How long before I can expect https?

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  cPanelMichael

  • October 04, 2016 22:34

  This was my exact issue as well so i used the script( /usr/local/cpanel/bin/checkallsslcerts) as you guys discussed. How long before I can expect https?

  
  It's generally issued within minutes, but can sometimes take several hours. Let us know if the certificates aren't issued within 24 hours. Thank you.

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