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How do I install Letsencrypt on Namecheap?

Last updated on January 4, 2023 @ 3:49 am

Letsencrypt is a free and open source SSL/TLS certificate authority and validation program. It can be installed on Namecheap through the Namecheap Control Panel. To install Letsencrypt, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Namecheap Control Panel.

2. Select the Domains and Servers tab.

3. Select the desired domain or server.

4. Click the Gateway tab.

5. Click the blue Install Letsencrypt button.

6. Select the desired installation location.

7. Click the Install button.

8. Enter the required information.

9. Click the Activate button.

10. Click the Close button.

11. The installation process will begin.

12. When the installation is complete, click the Close button again.

13. The Letsencrypt certificate will be automatically installed.

14. To activate the certificate, click the Security menu item and then the General Security Settings button.

15. Select the Use Letsencrypt Certificate check box.

16. Click the OK button.

17. The certificate will be enabled.

18. To verify the installation, click the Verify website security certificate button.

19. The certificate will be verified and the results will be displayed.

20. To remove the certificate, click the Remove website security certificate button.

21. The certificate will be removed.

22. To change the password for the Letsencrypt certificate, click the Security menu item and then the General Security Settings button.

23. Select the Use Letsencrypt Certificate with a Different Password check box.

24. Enter the new password and click the OK button.

25. The certificate will be enabled with the new password.

26. To change the email address for the Letsencrypt certificate, click the Security menu item and then the General Security Settings button.

27. Select the Use Letsencrypt Certificate with a Different Email Address check box.

28. Enter the new email address and click the OK button.

29. The certificate will be enabled with the new email address.

30. To change the domain for the Letsencrypt certificate, click the Security menu item and then the General Security Settings button.

31. Select the Use Letsencrypt Certificate for a Different Domain check box.

32. Enter the new domain and click the OK button.

33. The certificate will be enabled with the new domain.

34. To change the IP address for the Letsencrypt certificate, click the Security menu item and then the General Security Settings button.

35. Select the Use Letsencrypt Certificate for a Different IP Address check box.

36. Enter the new IP address and click the OK button.

37. The certificate will be enabled with the new IP address.

38. To change the port for the Letsencrypt certificate, click the Security menu item and then the General Security Settings button.

39. Select the Use Letsencrypt Certificate on a Different Port check box.

40. Enter the new port and click the OK button.

41. The certificate will be enabled with the new port.

42. To change the email address for the Letsenc.

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Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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