GoDaddy: How to Add or Check SSL Certificates

Making SSL Security Simple and Effective

Welcome to your guide on SSL certificates for your GoDaddy website! An SSL

certificate provides a secure connection for your visitors, building trust and protecting their data. In this guide, we'll explain how GoDaddy handles SSL and how you can ensure your site is secure in a way that's easy to understand, even if you're not a technical expert. The great news is that GoDaddy makes this incredibly simple!

How GoDaddy Manages SSL Certificates

GoDaddy's Website Builder automatically provides and enables an SSL certificate for all sites. This means you don't have to manually install or renew it. Here's what you need to know to ensure everything is working correctly.

Check if SSL is Active:

Visit your live site in a web browser.

Look for a padlock icon in the address bar next to your domain name. If you see the padlock, your site is secure and your SSL certificate is active. Your site's URL should also start with https:// instead of http://.

Troubleshooting SSL Issues:

If you don't see the padlock icon, it may be because your domain is not yet fully connected. It can take up to 24-48 hours for the SSL certificate to be activated after connecting a domain.

If you SSL certificate has failed to activate republish your site and this will force the a restart of the SSL certificate installation - it may take up to 30 minutes to activate.

We're confident that with GoDaddy's robust SSL management tools and this comprehensive approach, you'll be able to maintain professional-grade website security that builds customer trust and supports your business goals. Your SSL-protected website will demonstrate professionalism and security consciousness that customers expect from modern businesses.

Additional Resources

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