If automatic SSL is not enabled in DirectAdmin, we must run the following steps to enable it. Bobcares, as a part of our DirectAdmin Support Services offers solutions to every query that comes our way.

Why Automatic SSL is not Enabled in DirectAdmin?

There are several reasons why automatic SSL is not active in DirectAdmin. It includes:

1. For greater control and tailored options, some users opt to manually set up SSL certificates.

2. The features may not work with every setup or setup.

3. Issuance and renewal steps may raise security issues, especially if they entail automatically obtaining certificates from outside sources.

4. Sometimes, the features can use a lot of server resources, especially in settings where there are a lot of websites or heavy traffic. If not handled correctly, this could cause problems with performance.

5. Certain users may also prefer to avoid the extra expenses or subscription fees linked to automatic SSL services.

6. It’s possible that the server admin disabled or didn’t activate the automatic SSL features in DA at the time of the inquiry.

We can run the following steps to re-enable the SSL option for a domain:

• Initially, go to Account Manager >> Domain Setup.
• Select the domain name from the list and turn on Secure SSL. Select MODIFY from the menu. We can now access the DA control panel’s Account Manager >> SSL Certificates section.
• By changing the file, an admin can restore the SSL option for a particular domain. We need to edit the SSL option from ssl=OFF to ssl=ON.
• Now, the user can easily access that domain’s SSL graphical interface.

If the SSL is not enabled for an account, we can activate it from the GUI or by editing the file /usr/local/directadmin/data/users/USERNAME/user.conf. Then, change the SSL option to ON.

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Conclusion

To conclude, we provide the steps from our Support team to enable when the automatic SSL is not enabled in DirectAdmin.