How to install and automate your SSL/TLS Certificates
A complete resource for installing your SSL/TLS certificates on just about any platform. We’ve also included guides for automating SSL renewals and updates, so you can spend more time working on essential tasks by setting your monotonous tasks on autopilot.
Find the guide for your specific development stack from our list of resources below. These installation and automation resource guides are complementary to our Knowledgebase articles.
SSL/TLS Installation Guides
Explore in-depth platform-specific guides on SSL/TLS installation & automation.
SSL/TLS Installation Statistics
Which kinds of SSL/TLS certificates are being installed on web servers today?
Basic Installation and Configuration Guides by Server Type
SSL/TLS Installation Guides:
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How to Install an SSL Certificate on Debian (Apache2)
As a website owner, using HTTPS is essential to securing user data, improving SEO, and gaining visitor trust. In this guide, you’ll learn how to manually install and configure an…
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How to Install an SSL Certificate in Linux Using Manual or Automated Methods
Installing an SSL/TLS certificate on a Linux server ensures several crucial benefits for domain owners: secure, encrypted connections, improved search engine rankings, and enhanced trust with prospective and current customers.…
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How to Install an SSL Certificate on CentOS 7 (Apache)
Securing your CentOS 7 server with an SSL certificate ensures encrypted data transfer and builds trust with your users. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll cover two approaches to install an…
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How to Install & Configure an SSL Certificate on an Apache2 Web Server (Ubuntu)
Securing your website with HTTPS on Apache2 running Ubuntu is essential for protecting user data and improving your site’s SEO performance. This guide walks you through two proven ways to…
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How to Install an SSL Certificate on NGINX Ubuntu Manually or Automatically
Easily secure your website on NGINX (Ubuntu) with an SSL (TLS) certificate. Follow our beginner-friendly step-by-step guide to installing HTTPS using OpenSSL or GeoTrust Horizon’s AutoInstall SSL feature. If you’re…
SSL/TLS Installation Statistics
Ever wondered which versions of SSL/TLS other websites have installed on their webservers? We took the top 100 websites by traffic and compared them to a random cross-section to see how the various standards stood up. Here are the results:
| SSL/TLS Versions Installed | Top 100 websites | Random Cross-section |
|---|---|---|
| Has TLS 1 | 40% | 23.47% |
| Has TLS 1.1 | 41% | 25.04% |
| Has TLS 1.2 | 100% | 60.42% |
| Has TLS 1.3 | 86% | 60.77% |
Data collected April 2025, based on analysis of websites on the Tranco List.