Knowledge Base
How to Install a Custom SSL Certificate
Using Your Own SSL Certificate
While free Let's Encrypt works for most sites, you can install your own certificate.
When You Might Need Custom SSL
- Extended Validation (EV) certificate
- Organization Validation (OV) certificate
- Wildcard certificate
- Specific compliance requirements
What You Need
- Certificate file (.crt)
- Private key file (.key)
- CA Bundle/Chain (if provided)
Installing in DirectAdmin
- Log into DirectAdmin
- Click SSL Certificates
- Select your domain
- Choose Paste a pre-generated certificate
- Paste your certificate content
- Paste your private key
- Paste CA bundle if provided
- Click Save
Certificate Order
Paste certificates in this order:
- Your domain certificate
- Intermediate certificate(s)
- Root certificate (if needed)
Verify Installation
- Visit your site with https://
- Check certificate details in browser
- Use SSL checker tools online