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Introduction

Installing an SSL certificate is crucial for securing your website, encrypting user data, and enabling HTTPS. It helps protect sensitive information, improves SEO rankings, and builds trust with visitors. DirectAdmin, a popular web hosting control panel, makes SSL installation simple, especially with its modern Evolution Skin.

This guide will walk you through the process of installing an SSL certificate in DirectAdmin, whether using Let’s Encrypt for a free option or a custom SSL certificate from a provider. By the end, your website will be secured with HTTPS, ensuring a safer experience for your users.

Prerequisites

• Access to Direct Admin with user-level permissions
• A domain name correctly pointed to your server IP
• DirectAdmin’s ACME Provider enabled (Let’s Encrypt should be available by default)

Steps to Install Let’s Encrypt SSL in DirectAdmin.

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

• Open you browser and navigate to your DirectAdmin URL: https:your-server-ip:2222
• Enter your login credentials and click Sign In.

Step 2: Navigate to the SSL certificates Section

• In the Evolution Skin, navigate and expand the Account Manager at the left-side menu. Then, select SSL Certificates.

Step 3: Enable Free SSL with Let’s Encrypt

• Select ACME settings.
  
• Configure the following parameter:
  • Tick on Enable ACME.
  • Choose RSA 4096 for Key type.
  • Tick on Prefer wildcard certificates to secure both domain and subdomains.
  • For ACME provider, select either the Default (Let’s Encrypt) or Other and then select Let’s Encrypt (or other applicable SSL certificate) from the dropdown.
  • Click on SAVE CHANGES  to apply the SSL certificate to the hostname.

• Select Manage certificates and then click on PROVISION NOW.
  
• Click CONFIRM to proceed with the certificate issuance.
  
• Wait for a few moments for the SSL certificate to be issued.
• Once the SSL process is completed, it will prompt the success banner as the following images
• Now, when you browse your website, the website shall be secured. You may check the SSL validity by clicking the “settings” icon on the left side in the browser address to verify and then click on Connection is secure.
• A pop-up will appears showing SSL certificate details and security information. Click on the Certificate is valid if you want to know more details for the SSL.

Conclusion

You have successfully deployed a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using DirectAdmin’s Evolution Skin interface. Your website is now secured with HTTPS, which enhances user trust, safeguards sensitive data, and contributes positively to SEO performance. Be sure to monitor certificate renewal to maintain continuous protection.

Should you have any inquiries about the guidelines, please feel free to open a ticket through your portal account or contact us at support@ipserverone.com. We’ll be happy to assist you further.

Article updated on 15 October 2026 by Zihui