How to Add an SSL Certificate to Your WordPress Site

SSL gives you the padlock, https:// and visitor trust — and it’s free on our hosting. Here’s how to enable it on WordPress and avoid the common pitfalls.

Activate the certificate

Most plans issue SSL automatically via AutoSSL, so your certificate may already be active. Check the SSL/TLS section of cPanel. If it’s not, AutoSSL can usually issue one within minutes for your domain.

Update WordPress URLs

In Settings → General, make sure both the WordPress Address and Site Address use https://. This tells WordPress to load everything securely. Update these before forcing a redirect.

Force HTTPS and fix mixed content

Redirect all traffic to https:// and update any hard-coded http links or images so nothing loads insecurely. A simple plugin or an .htaccess rule handles the redirect; a search-replace fixes old links.