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# Installing an SSL certificate in Enhance

Enhance makes SSL certificate management simple with free automatic Let's Encrypt certificates for all websites.

## Automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)

When you add a website to Enhance and its domain points to the server, a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate is issued automatically. The certificate renews automatically before expiry — no action is needed on your part.

For the automatic certificate to be issued:

1. Your domain's DNS must point to the Stablepoint server (A record or nameservers).
2. Allow a few minutes after DNS propagation for the certificate to be issued.

To check the SSL status of a website:

1. Log in to your Enhance control panel.
2. Select the website.
3. In the left sidebar, click **SSL**.

The SSL page shows the current certificate, its issuer, and expiry date.

## Installing a custom SSL certificate

If you have purchased a certificate from a third-party provider, you can install it manually:

1. Log in to your Enhance control panel.
2. Select the website.
3. In the left sidebar, click **SSL**.
4. Choose the option to install a **custom certificate**.
5. Paste in:
   * The **certificate** (CRT)
   * The **private key**
   * The **CA bundle / chain** (if provided by your certificate authority)
6. Save the certificate.

The certificate is applied to the website immediately.

## Forcing HTTPS

Once a valid certificate is in place, we recommend forcing all traffic to HTTPS. In the website's SSL settings, enable the **Force HTTPS** option. All HTTP requests will then redirect automatically to the secure version of your site.

<Note>
  If your site shows mixed-content warnings after enabling HTTPS, update any hard-coded http\:// links in your site content, or use a plugin such as Really Simple SSL for WordPress sites.
</Note>

If you have any issues with SSL certificates on Stablepoint hosting, please contact our support team.