We offer free automatic SSL certificates with all hosting packages. These are provided by the certificate authority Lets Encrypt.
When a domain name is added to your hosting account and the nameservers updated to point to the package, the control panel automatically generates a Certificate Signing Request (CSR). This CSR is sent then to the Let’s Encrypt’s servers, requesting a SSL certificate. Once the domain is validated, a signed SSL is sent back and installed on your domain.
These SSL certificates are only valid for 90 days at a time, but will renew automatically as long as your domain name is pointed to the account.
When a domain name is added and the nameservers updated, it takes around 1 hour for the free SSL to apply.
Manage, view or refresh the SSL
- Login to your cp.purely.website account.
- Using the left menu, click Websites, then click the domain you wish to manage the SSL on.
- Using the top menu click Advanced, then Security.
- Here you will see your pre-assigned Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate.
- Clicking the Kebab icon (3 dots) next to the domain you can Request a new SSL certificate, or view the details of the existing one.
