Installing a free SSL certificate with Let's Encrypt

Free SSL with Let's Encrypt

All Zebra Hosting Cloud plans include free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt. HTTPS is essential for security, SEO, and visitor trust.

Installing SSL in Plesk

1. Log in to Plesk
2. Go to Websites & Domains
3. Click on your domain
4. Click SSL/TLS Certificates
5. Click Get it free under Let's Encrypt
6. Enter your email address (for renewal notifications)
7. Check Assign the certificate to the mail domain if you want SSL for email too
8. Click Install

Auto-renewal

Let's Encrypt certificates are valid for 90 days. Plesk automatically renews them 30 days before expiry — you don't need to do anything.

Forcing HTTPS

After installing SSL, redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS:

1. In Plesk → Websites & Domains → your domain
2. Click Hosting Settings
3. Check Permanent SEO-safe 301 redirect from HTTP to HTTPS
4. Click OK