{"id":9167,"date":"2023-03-13T23:27:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9167"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:27:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:27:09","slug":"discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Discover the ULTIMATE guide to secure your website with SSL on WordPress in just minutes!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" 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type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6787ca4cd27f1\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/#Protecting_Your_Website_with_SSL_Encryption_A_Guide_for_WordPress_Users\" title=\" Protecting Your Website with SSL Encryption: A Guide for WordPress Users \"> Protecting Your Website with SSL Encryption: A Guide for WordPress Users <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/#Understanding_SSL\" title=\" Understanding SSL \"> Understanding SSL <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/#Importance_of_SSL\" title=\" Importance of SSL \"> Importance of SSL <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/#Setting_Up_SSL_on_WordPress\" title=\" Setting Up SSL on WordPress \"> Setting Up SSL on WordPress <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/#Step_1_Purchase_an_SSL_Certificate\" title=\" Step 1: Purchase an SSL Certificate \"> Step 1: Purchase an SSL Certificate <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/#Step_2_Install_SSL_on_Your_Server\" title=\" Step 2: Install SSL on Your Server \"> Step 2: Install SSL on Your Server <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/#Step_3_Update_Your_WordPress_Site_URL\" title=\" Step 3: Update Your WordPress Site URL \"> Step 3: Update Your WordPress Site URL <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/#Step_4_Update_All_Internal_Links\" title=\" Step 4: Update All Internal Links \"> Step 4: Update All Internal Links <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/#Step_5_Test_Your_SSL_Certificate\" title=\" Step 5: Test Your SSL Certificate \"> Step 5: Test Your SSL Certificate <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-your-website-with-ssl-on-wordpress-in-just-minutes\/#Conclusion\" title=\" Conclusion \"> Conclusion <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_Your_Website_with_SSL_Encryption_A_Guide_for_WordPress_Users\"><\/span> Protecting Your Website with SSL Encryption: A Guide for WordPress Users <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> As a website owner, safeguarding your online platform from cyber threats is crucial. Your website not only represents you but is also a valuable aspect of your business. Due to this, it is vital to take necessary precautions such as using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to secure your website. SSL encryption protects your website while also instilling trust in your users when visiting your site. In this guide, we will explore how to set up SSL on a WordPress site. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_SSL\"><\/span> Understanding SSL <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> SSL is the acronym for Secure Socket Layer, a security technology that establishes an encrypted connection between a web server and browser. It shields any transmitted data between the web server and a browser by providing private and secure connections. This is highly essential for websites that transmit sensitive information such as credit card details or personal information. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_SSL\"><\/span> Importance of SSL <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> Without SSL, hackers can easily intercept and steal data transmitted between the website and user&#8217;s browser. Installing SSL certificates ensures protection from data tampering, identity theft, and phishing attacks. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_SSL_on_WordPress\"><\/span> Setting Up SSL on WordPress <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Purchase_an_SSL_Certificate\"><\/span> Step 1: Purchase an SSL Certificate <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> To set up SSL on your website, the first step is purchasing an SSL certificate from trusted vendors such as DigiCert or GlobalSign. When acquiring an SSL certificate, you have to choose the certificate type, such as domain validation, organization validation, or extended validation. <\/p>\n<p> &#8211; Domain Validation: Verifies the legitimacy of the domain, and it is the easiest to obtain using a domain, email address, and approval process. <\/p>\n<p> &#8211; Organization Validation: Verifies your organization&#8217;s details, including the company&#8217;s address, phone number, and the domain&#8217;s verification process. <\/p>\n<p> &#8211; Extended Validation: This certificate provides the highest level of security and validation, requiring extensive documentation of your business, such as legal existence, physical address, and phone number. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Install_SSL_on_Your_Server\"><\/span> Step 2: Install SSL on Your Server <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> After purchasing the SSL certificate, you should install it on your website server. You can check with your hosting provider to determine the availability of installation assistance or a one-click SSL installation process. Similarly, when hosting your website on a cloud server or private server, you can install the SSL certificate independently by logging into your server, generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), and adding the SSL certificate to your server. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Update_Your_WordPress_Site_URL\"><\/span> Step 3: Update Your WordPress Site URL <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> The next step is updating your WordPress site URL to use HTTPS instead of HTTP. This can be done by going to the &#8220;General&#8221; settings section, selecting both &#8220;WordPress Address&#8221; and &#8220;Site Address&#8221; options, and ensuring that they use HTTPS. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Update_All_Internal_Links\"><\/span> Step 4: Update All Internal Links <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> You must update all internal links on your WordPress website to use HTTPS protocol. This includes links to pages, images, and any other resources hosted on your website. You can execute this update by using plugins such as the &#8220;Better Search Replace&#8221; plugin to scan your database and update all internal links with HTTPS. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Test_Your_SSL_Certificate\"><\/span> Step 5: Test Your SSL Certificate <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> After installing and updating SSL, it is crucial to test the SSL certificate to ensure proper configuration. Various online tools such as SSL Labs&#8217; SSL Server Test can be employed to test the SSL configuration. You can also use Google Chrome to test, whereby you navigate to your website and check for the padlock icon in the address bar. If visible, the SSL certificate is appropriately configured. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span> Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> In conclusion, setting up SSL on your WordPress website is crucial in ensuring online security for yourself and your users. Following the above steps from purchasing an SSL certificate, installing it on your server, updating the site URL, internal links, and SSL testing guarantees you online security and trust amongst users. 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