🔒 How to Manage SSL Certificates in DomainIndia's cPanel Shared Hosting — Complete Guide
In today’s digital world, data security is a top priority for website owners. An SSL certificate (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypts the data exchanged between your server and visitors, ensuring privacy and trust. DomainIndia’s cPanel shared hosting makes it simple to remove, install, and manage SSL certificates — whether you’re replacing a self-signed SSL, upgrading to a trusted certificate, or enabling AutoSSL.
📌 Step 1: Access the SSL/TLS Manager in cPanel
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Log into your DomainIndia cPanel account.
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Scroll to the Security section.
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Click SSL/TLS to open the SSL/TLS Manager.
🗑 Step 2: Removing an Existing SSL Certificate
For a Self-Signed SSL Certificate
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In the SSL/TLS Manager, click Manage SSL sites under Install and Manage SSL for your site (HTTPS).
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Locate the domain with the self-signed SSL.
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Click Uninstall, then confirm.
For Other SSL Certificates
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In the SSL/TLS Manager, click Certificate Signing Requests (CSR) or Private Keys (KEY) depending on what you want to remove.
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Find the entry for your domain.
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Click Delete, then confirm.
⚡ Step 3: Installing AutoSSL
AutoSSL automatically installs domain-validated SSL certificates.
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From cPanel’s main page, go to the Security section.
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Click SSL/TLS Status.
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Tick the checkbox next to the domain(s) you want to secure.
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Click Run AutoSSL and wait for completion.
🔍 Step 4: Verifying Your SSL Installation
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Go back to the SSL/TLS Status page.
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Check for a lock icon and the message AutoSSL Domain Validated next to your domain.
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If you don’t see it right away, wait a few hours for propagation.
💡 Tips for SSL Management
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Always keep SSL certificates active and up-to-date.
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Use AutoSSL for quick, automated installations.
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Periodically test your site’s SSL using tools like SSL Labs.
✅ Conclusion
With DomainIndia’s cPanel, managing SSL certificates is straightforward — from uninstalling outdated ones to enabling AutoSSL for free, automated protection. Ensuring your website is always secured with SSL boosts user trust, protects sensitive data, and improves your SEO rankings.
