How to add a custom SSL

While Staq offers automatic SSL generation through Let’s Encrypt for seamless security, you may opt to use a custom SSL certificate from another provider. Whether you prefer DNS verification or file upload, Staq makes it effortless to install your own SSL certificate.

Please note that you have to take your website live first in order to apply the SSL certificate.

Here’s how you can do it:

Go to the site’s Staq Panel and click SSL:

Then, click Install Custom SSL:

DNS Verification Method

Obtain Custom SSL:

• Organize a custom SSL certificate with your preferred SSL provider.

Create DNS Record:

• Follow the prompts from your SSL provider to create a DNS record for validation purposes.

Verify DNS Record:

• Once the DNS record is set up, your SSL provider will verify it before issuing the certificate.

File Upload Method

Obtain Custom SSL:

• Obtain a custom SSL certificate from your chosen SSL provider.

Validate via File Upload:

• Follow your SSL provider’s instructions to validate the certificate via a file upload method.

Upload Files to Staq FTP:

• Access your Staq FTP to upload the validation files. Need help accessing your Staq FTP? Refer to this guide: How to Fetch Your FTP Details.

Verify Certificate:

• After the certificate is validated, your SSL provider will issue the certificate.

Install Certificate on Staq:

• Retrieve the certificate.crt file from your SSL certificate files and paste it into the provided field.
• Repeat the process for the private.key file.
• Repeat the process for CA Bundle file.

• Click Upload to complete the installation of your custom SSL certificate.

With these simple steps, you can easily add a custom SSL certificate to your Staq-hosted website, ensuring secure and encrypted connections for your users.