- Open the certificate file (*.crt) with a text editor:The file should be divided into two parts, each starting and ending as follows:
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The first one concerning the Private key (*.key):
-----BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY-----
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-----END RSA PRIVATE KEY----- -
The second one concerning the Certificate (*.crt or *.pem):
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
....
-----END CERTIFICATE-----
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- Open the CA certificate file (*-ca.crt) with a text editor:
Note: The CA certificate file is generally included in the package when the certificate is purchased. If it's not, request it from its vendor.
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There should be only one part, as follows
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
....
-----END CERTIFICATE-----
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Each above-mentioned part should be added to Plesk, as follows:
- Log into Plesk;
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Go to Domains > example.com > SSL/TLS Certificates > scroll down to the More options section > then click on the Manage button under the Download or remove existing certificates:
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Click Add SSL/TLS Certificate > Scroll down to the Upload the certificate as text section;
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Paste each section from the certificate file into the corresponding fields, as follows:
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Click Upload Certificate;
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Go to Domains > example.com > Hosting Settings
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Enable the SSL support option;
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On the Certificate option, select the certificate uploaded on the previous step.
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Click OK