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# How do I get a free SSL certificate for my website?

At Elitehost, we provide free SSL certificates through AutoSSL, issued by Let’s Encrypt. 

### Requesting a free SSL certificate

1. **Log in to cPanel:**
   
* For help, see our article [How do I log into cPanel?](/en/article/how-do-i-login-to-cpanel-1wzhlku/)

2. **Navigate to Security -> SSL/TLS Status:**
   
* Open the **Wizard** tab.
   
* Click on the domain you would like to secure.

* Click Continue

* Select Let's Encrypt Certificate and Continue.

The SSL Certificate is usually issued within a few minutes.

3. **Confirming the SSL Certificate has been installed:**
   
* In **SSL/TLS Status**, open the Status Tab.
   
* Locate the domain and verify that a valid SSL Certificate is listed.

| **AutoSSL runs automatically once per day** and will renew any certificates that are nearing expiration. Please ensure your domain is pointing to our servers before requesting an SSL Certificate.

If you have any questions or need assistance with SSL certificates, feel free to contact our support team for further help.