Title: How to Enable Free Let’s Encrypt SSL in cPanel  
PrimaryCategory: cPanel &amp; WHM Hosting  
Type: Procedural  
Tags: ssl, lets_encrypt, cpanel, autossl, https, certificate  
Source UI Terms: SSL/TLS Status, Security tab, search bar, checkbox, Include Domains During AutoSSL, Run AutoSSL, SSL Icon  
Source Reference: How to Enable Free Let’s Encrypt SSL in cPanel  

Prerequisites:  
- Have valid cPanel login credentials  
- Domain must be correctly pointed to the hosting server  

Steps:  
1) Login to your cPanel using your valid credentials.  
2) Navigate to the **SSL/TLS Status** option under the **Security** tab in cPanel.  
3) Alternatively, search for **SSL/TLS** using the search bar in cPanel.  
4) Toggle the checkbox next to every domain you want to enable SSL for.  
5) Click on **Include Domains During AutoSSL**.  
6) Click on **Run AutoSSL** to start the automatic SSL issuance process.  
7) Wait until you see the **SSL Icon** appear next to your domain name, indicating the SSL certificate is active.  
8) Confirm your website is accessible via **https://** protocol.  

Note:  
- If the Free SSL is not approved, the reason will be shown in the description.  
- Fix the highlighted issues, re-check the domain box, and click **Run AutoSSL** again to retry certificate issuance.  

Summary:  
To enable a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate in cPanel, log in, use the SSL/TLS Status tool to select your domains, include them in AutoSSL, and run the AutoSSL process. Once completed, you can browse your site securely using HTTPS.  

Evaluation Pairs:  
Q: How do I start enabling Let’s Encrypt SSL in cPanel?  
A: Log in to cPanel, navigate to SSL/TLS Status under the Security tab, or search SSL/TLS, then select your domains.  

Q: What should I do if my domain&#39;s SSL certificate is not approved?  
A: Check the error description displayed, fix the issues for your domain, re-select the domain checkbox, and click Run AutoSSL again to retry.  

Q: How do I know when the SSL certificate is active for my domain?  
A: You will see the SSL Icon displayed beside your domain name in the SSL/TLS Status interface, and your website will be accessible using https://.

When you want a free SSL certificate for your domain. This article explains how to enable Let’s Encrypt SSL in cPanel.
 
<ul><li>Login to your cPanel via valid credentials</li><li>Navigate to SSL/TLS Status option under Security tab of your cPanel</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Or,  search SSL/TLS in the search bar of cPanel</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Toggle the checkbox next to every domain for which you want to have SSL enabled</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Click on Include Domains During AutoSSL</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Click on Run AutoSSL </li></ul>
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<ul><li>Once you start seeing the SSL Icon icon beside your domain name, you should be able to browse your website using https://</li></ul>
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<div> Note If your domain name&#39;s Free SSL has not been approved, the reason for the same will be shown in the description. You will have to fix the highlighted issues, check the box besides the domain name, and click on the Run AutoSSL button. It will check if the issues have been fixed and generate a certificate.  </div>
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When you want a free SSL certificate for your domain. This article explains how to enable Let’s Encrypt SSL in cPanel.