{"id":888,"date":"2024-10-01T12:40:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T12:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/?p=888"},"modified":"2024-10-01T12:40:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T12:40:09","slug":"install-lets-encrypt-extension-in-plesk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/install-lets-encrypt-extension-in-plesk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Let&#8217;s Encrypt Extension in Plesk control panel VPS Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let\u2019s Encrypt is a free SSL\/TLS service provided by the Internet Security Research Group in an effort to create a more secure internet. If you\u2019re a Plesk user, Let\u2019s Encrypt can be added using a Plesk extension. In this guide, we\u2019ll cover the process necessary to enable Let\u2019s Encrypt on your Plesk Onyx control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-lets-encrypt\">What is Let\u2019s Encrypt?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#prerequisites\">Prerequisites<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#steps-to-install-lets-encrypt-extension\">Steps to Install Let&#8217;s Encrypt Extension in Plesk:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-lets-encrypt\">What is Let\u2019s Encrypt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Internet Security Research Group runs a non-profit and automated certificate authority called Let\u2019s Encrypt. They also provide X.509 certificates for Transport Layer Security encryption for free. Let\u2019s Encrypt allows you to install a free, trusted SSL certificate on the website and enjoy the benefits of enhanced security. A self-signed SSL certificate is also free and secure but not yet verified, whereas Let\u2019s Encrypt certificate is a fully verified and recognized certificate, which also displays the padlock icon in the address bar of web browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A plugin in Plesk allows you to manage Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To install the Let&#8217;s Encrypt extension in Plesk on a VPS server, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prerequisites\">Prerequisites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure you have <strong>root<\/strong> or <strong>administrator<\/strong> access to your Plesk server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your server should have a domain pointed to it (DNS configuration should be correct).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steps-to-install-lets-encrypt-extension\">Steps to Install Let&#8217;s Encrypt Extension in Plesk:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <strong>Log in to Plesk Control Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your server&#8217;s Plesk login page, usually <code>https:\/\/your-server-ip:8443<\/code>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/vps_hosting\/\">VPS Server<\/a> Login is provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squarebrothers.com\/vps-hosting-india\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">VPS Hosting<\/a> Provider)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your administrator credentials to log in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image.png 433w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-264x300.png 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> <strong>Navigate to Extensions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the left sidebar, look for <strong>Extensions<\/strong> or use the search bar in the top menu to search for &#8220;Extensions.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Extensions<\/strong> to open the Extension Catalog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-1-1024x516.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-1-1024x516.png 1024w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-1-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-1-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-1-1536x774.png 1536w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-1.png 1899w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> <strong>Find Let&#8217;s Encrypt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Extensions Catalog, use the search bar to find &#8220;Let&#8217;s Encrypt.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-2-1024x544.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-2-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-2-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-2-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-2-1536x816.png 1536w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-2.png 1679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> <strong>Install Let&#8217;s Encrypt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Extensions Catalog, use the search bar to find &#8220;Let&#8217;s Encrypt.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4-1024x437.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4-1024x437.png 1024w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4-1536x655.png 1536w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4.png 1818w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Extension Running<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once clicked &#8220;Get It Free&#8221; option, installing process is running like below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5-1024x507.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5-1024x507.png 1024w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5-1536x760.png 1536w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-5.png 1655w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If Let&#8217;s Encrypt is not available in the Extensions catalog, ensure that your Plesk version is up-to-date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify your domain\u2019s DNS settings to ensure proper propagation for SSL installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s Encrypt Extension in Plesk <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s Encrypt is a free SSL\/TLS service provided by the Internet Security Research Group in an effort to create a more secure internet. 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