Force SSL in .htaccess file

If you have existing code in your .htaccess, add this above where there are already rules with a similar starting prefix.

RewriteEngine On 
RewriteCond %{SERVER_PORT} 80 
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://www.yourdomain.com/$1 [R,L]
Be sure to replace www.yourdomain.com with your actual domain name.

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HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)

HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) is an opt-in browser security mechanism that lets web site owners declare “Encrypted Communications Only”. Strict-Transport-Security HTTP header instructs browsers to only communicate with the domain over SSL/TLS for a set period of time (the max-age). HSTS only goes into effect after a browser receives a valid header from the … Read more

Add Wildcard SSL or multi-domain or UC/SAN SSL certificate

What is a multi-domain or UC/SAN SSL certificate? Multi-domain certificates are SSL certificates that allow you to secure multiple, potentially unrelated domains with a single certificate. This includes UCC/SAN certificates and wildcard certificates. Unified Communications/Subject Alternate Name (UC/SAN) Certificates are SSL certificates that allow you to specify a list of hostnames that the same certificate protects. Note: Icon … Read more

Verisign SSL Certificates

Verisign SSL Certificates You have generated a certificate request (CSR and private key) using plesk. You would like to know how to complete the certificate request process. The Verisign digital certificate can be downloaded in the X.509 format as three files. The three files are designated as: 1) End Entity Certificate 2) First Intermediate Certificate … Read more

Install SSL Certificate in Plesk

CSRs can actually be generated within Plesk by following the steps I have listed below. I have also included the steps on how to install your SSL after getting it from the SSL provider. Please feel free to let us know if you are in need of anything else or have any further questions. How … Read more