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VestaCP SSL set up – How we quickly install and fix related errors

by | Nov 4, 2019

I have installed SSL on my VestaCP , but browser says my site is insecure, why this is happening on this my site?

Installing an SSL Certificate in Vesta CP is quite easy. However, missing certificates and improper installation may lead to errors on websites.

At Bobcares, we often get requests from our customers to set up VestaCP SSL as part of our Server Management Services

Today, we’ll see how our Support Engineers set up VestaCP SSL and fix related errors.

How we install an SSL Certificate in Vesta CP

Usually, site owners installing an SSL certificate on their website to increase their confidentiality. While installing an SSL Certificate, they promise their customers that they will never compromise their details with anyone.

So, this is an unavoidable factor for their business.

Now, Let’s see how our Support Engineers install an SSL Certificate in Vesta CP.

1. Before going to the SSL installation, we make sure that we have all the files that are provided by the SSL providers. It includes,

  1. SSLCertificateFile.
  2. SSLCertificateKeyFile.
  3. SSLCACertificateFile.

2. Then, we log into the Vesta CP control panel.

3. We go to WEB, click the domain we want to install an SSL certificate and click on the Edit button.

4. On the next page, we locate SSL Support tab and enable it.

 

VestaCP_SSL_set up

 

 

5. Next, we paste the certificate, Private Key and CA Bundle files into the corresponding fields.

6. Finally, we click the Save button.

That’s it!

How we fixed errors while installing VestaCP SSL

From our experience in managing servers, we’ve seen customers facing problems with the VestaCP SSL setup. Now, Let’s take a closer look at how our Support Engineers fixed some common problems.

 

Improper installation SSL certificates

Installing an SSL for a domain is very easy. Also, when a control panel is installed on the server, it becomes very easy. Customers can often face problems when pasting certificates into the SSL field of VestaCPls. The ones might be confused about what they have to paste on.

So, definitely, the certificate will not be installed. It will throw an error using installation.

Therefore, our Support Engineers ensure that all the certificates provided by the SSL provider are correct. If not, we will do the installation once again on behalf of the customer.

 

Missing certificates

Recently, one of our customers contacted us with a problem while installing the SSL via VestaCP. When he tried to install an SSL Certificate, he continued to receive the following error message

Error: root or/and intermediate cerificate not found
Error: certificate authority not found

Normally, this happens when the customer leaves the field SSL Certificate Authority / Intermediate as empty.  But, due to some reason, VestaCP does not allow to install the SSL without this field.

So, our Support Engineers installed the bundled keys,

For GoDaddy, it should look like gd_bundle.crt file which received with the certs.

 

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Conclusion

In short, installing VestaCP SSL needs much attention because missing certificates and improper installation will result in SSL failure. Today, we saw how our Support Engineers install SSL on Vestacp and fix related errors.

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