I filmed this tutorial to show how to install a free SSL certificate on Cloudways, making your site secure with HTTPS in just a couple of clicks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCnMBKhvht4

Cloudways includes built-in integration with Let’s Encrypt, so there’s no need to pay for a separate SSL provider. In this video, I guide you through:

  1. Logging into your Cloudways dashboard
  2. Selecting your server and application
  3. Clicking on SSL Certificate in the application menu
  4. Entering your email and domain
  5. Installing and verifying the certificate

I also show how to force HTTPS across your site and how to renew the certificate when needed (Cloudways handles this automatically in most cases).

I do this for every WordPress install the moment it’s live — it’s an essential security step that also helps with SEO.

Is your site showing the secure padlock in browsers, or are you still getting HTTP warnings?