An SSL certificate enables HTTPS on your site, protects visitor data, and is a ranking factor Google uses. Every CHLink hosting plan includes free SSL certificates, issued automatically via AutoSSL (Let's Encrypt / Sectigo), with automatic renewal every 90 days.
Checking and enabling the certificate
- First make sure the domain has an A record pointing to your hosting account's IP address (see the Zone Editor guide above).
- Log in to cPanel and go to "Security" → "SSL/TLS Status".
- Select the domain (or check all domains) and click "Run AutoSSL".
- Wait a few minutes — the system automatically validates domain ownership and issues the certificate.
- Confirm it's active by visiting the site with https:// and checking for the padlock icon in your browser.
AutoSSL runs automatically and periodically for all active domains, so in most cases you don't need to do anything manually — the certificate renews itself before it expires.
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