Enable HTTPS for Domains

Introduction

This step by step guide explains how to enable the HTTPS protocol for a domain connected to a Nitrado web space .

Preparation

The following list is required for this manual.

• A Nitrado account with a domain
• A Nitrado web space with the domain connected
  • For information how to connect the domain see: Domain Forwarding

Setup

Step 1: Navigate to My Services on Nitrado.net and access the settings

• Login to your account on Nitrado.net.
• Now navigate to ‘My Services’ »» Web space » Click on the web interface login
  
• In the web interface you find all available options on the left side.
  
• Click on Domains » Then Settings
• All domains of the web space are listed under the settings of the domains. Click on the button to edit the settings for the domain. ( links next to the text “Is assigned domain )
  
• On the following page, all domain specific settings will be listed.
  

Step 2: Select Certificate

• On the opened configuration page there are 2 more options besides the option to use no SSL certificate:
  

Let’s Encrypt

• If a Let’s Encrypt certificate is to be issued by Nitrado, the option Let’s Encrypt should be selected:
  
• Once the email address has been entered you can click on one of the Save buttons.
• In the background, if the domain is correctly configured with the web space, a certificate will be issued within 5 minutes.

Using Your Own certificate

• If you have your own certificate, you have to choose the option “Use my own certificate” :
  
• As soon as your own certificate and the private key have been entered, you can click on one of the Save buttons.
• The certificate and the private key are immediately checked for validity and if valid on the web space secure deposited.

Please Note: Certificates may need a few minutes to get active on the website.