{"id":1352,"date":"2022-04-26T04:59:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T04:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=1352"},"modified":"2026-05-26T17:10:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:10:28","slug":"how-to-install-the-hostname-ssl-certificate-onto-the-cpanel-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/2022\/04\/26\/how-to-install-the-hostname-ssl-certificate-onto-the-cpanel-services\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install the hostname SSL certificate onto the cPanel services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A hostname SSL certificate secures connections to cPanel services and helps prevent browser security warnings. Installing a valid hostname SSL certificate ensures secure access to services such as WHM, Webmail, FTP, Exim, and Dovecot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Root access to WHM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid hostname SSL certificate installed on the server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper DNS A record configured for the hostname<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">cPanel Services That Use the Hostname SSL Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The hostname SSL certificate is applied to the following services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FTP Server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exim (SMTP) Server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendar, cPanel, WebDisk, Webmail, and WHM Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dovecot Mail Server<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Change the Hostname (If Required)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to change the hostname to another name such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hostname.abc.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHM \u2192 Networking Setup \u2192 Change Hostname<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Update the hostname and save the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Add DNS Record for the Hostname<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the following DNS A record for the hostname:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hostname.abc.com \u2192 1.2.3.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replace <code>1.2.3.4<\/code> with your server IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Open Manage Service SSL Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the following section in WHM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home \u2192 Service Configuration \u2192 Manage Service SSL Certificates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Select Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check all the boxes for services that require an SSL certificate to be installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse Certificates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.58.39-AM-1024x781.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.58.39-AM-1024x781.png 1024w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.58.39-AM-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.58.39-AM-768x586.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.58.39-AM-1536x1171.png 1536w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.58.39-AM-150x114.png 150w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.58.39-AM.png 1592w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.59.38-AM-1024x361.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.59.38-AM-1024x361.png 1024w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.59.38-AM-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.59.38-AM-768x270.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.59.38-AM-150x53.png 150w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-26-at-9.59.38-AM.png 1238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Select the Valid Hostname SSL Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the root certificate list, select the VALID hostname SSL certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:<br>Some servers may display self-signed certificates. Ensure you select the valid SSL certificate for the hostname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once selected, green checkmarks will appear next to the certificate details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1018\" height=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april262022.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april262022.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april262022-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april262022-768x671.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april262022-150x131.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1018px) 100vw, 1018px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april2620222-1024x319.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april2620222-1024x319.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april2620222-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april2620222-768x239.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april2620222-150x47.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/april2620222.jpg 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Select the Valid Hostname SSL Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the root certificate list, select the VALID hostname SSL certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:<br>Some servers may display self-signed certificates. Ensure you select the valid SSL certificate for the hostname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once selected, green checkmarks will appear next to the certificate details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Install the SSL Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the Install button at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSL certificate will now be applied to all selected cPanel services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Verify the SSL Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your browser and verify WHM access using: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hosting.abc.com:2087\">https:\/\/hosting.abc.com:2087<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure the SSL certificate is loading properly without security warnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a valid hostname SSL certificate in WHM secures all major cPanel services and ensures encrypted communication for WHM, Webmail, FTP, SMTP, and other server services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction A hostname SSL certificate secures connections to cPanel services and helps prevent browser security warnings. 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