Securing Your SiteGround Website with HTTPS in Under 90 Seconds
Step 1: Log Into Your SiteGround Account
Begin by logging into your SiteGround account. Once you’re in, navigate to the Website tab.
Step 2: Access Site Tools
After selecting your site, click on Site Tools located in the left sidebar. This will direct you to the tools necessary for managing your website.
Step 3: Navigate to Security Settings
In Site Tools, find and click on the Security option. This section contains all the security features available for your website.
Step 4: Access the SSL Manager
Within Security, locate and select the SSL Manager. Here, you’ll manage your SSL certificate settings.
Step 5: Choose Your Domain
Under the Select Domain dropdown, choose the domain you want to secure.
Step 6: Select SSL Type
In the SSL section, pick Let’s Encrypt, which is SiteGround’s free SSL certificate option.
Step 7: Activate SSL
Click the Get button to initiate the SSL certificate installation. Wait for a few seconds while SiteGround installs the certificate.
Step 8: Force HTTPS
Once the SSL certificate is installed, go to the HTTPS Enforce tab located just below. Turn on the switch to automatically redirect all traffic from HTTP to HTTPS.
Conclusion
That’s it! Your website is now fully secured with a valid SSL certificate, and all visitors will be redirected to the secure version of your site.
This process is quick, free, and requires no technical knowledge.
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