SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates help encrypt data exchanged between your visitors' browsers and your web server. Modern SSL/TLS connections protect information such as login credentials, form submissions, and personal data while it travels across the internet.
Why SSL Matters
- Improves connection security: HTTPS helps protect data transmitted between visitors and your website.
- Builds visitor trust: Browsers may display a “Not Secure” warning when a website does not use HTTPS.
- Supports secure logins and payments: HTTPS is essential for protecting login credentials and payment information in transit. Payment providers may require additional security and compliance measures.
- Supports SEO: HTTPS is a lightweight Google ranking signal, although installing an SSL certificate alone does not guarantee higher search rankings.
Free SSL on Neurax Host
Neurax Host advertises free SSL certificates for its web hosting plans, and its Managed WordPress Hosting offerings also advertise free SSL.
Check your hosting account for certificate availability and activation instructions. SSL availability and setup may vary depending on the service and hosting configuration.
SSL certificates have a limited validity period and must be renewed. If automatic renewal is enabled and configured correctly, you may not need to renew the certificate manually. Check your certificate status if HTTPS stops working or the certificate appears to have expired.
How to Check SSL in cPanel
Follow these steps to check your domain's SSL status:
- Log in to your Neurax Host cPanel account.
- Open SSL/TLS Status, if this option is available.
- Find your domain and review its certificate status.
- If an AutoSSL option is available, follow the instructions shown in cPanel.
- If the certificate is missing, expired, or not being issued, contact Neurax Host support for assistance.
Note: The exact cPanel options may vary by hosting account. Do not assume that every account has a “Run AutoSSL” button or requires manual certificate installation.
After the certificate is active, visit https://yourdomain.com and confirm that the website loads without certificate warnings.
Forcing HTTPS
Once your SSL certificate is active and HTTPS works correctly, you can redirect visitors from HTTP to HTTPS.
For WordPress websites
You can use your hosting control panel or a suitable WordPress plugin to configure HTTPS redirects. Before changing your settings, confirm that the certificate is valid and the HTTPS version of your website loads correctly.
For non-WordPress websites
If your hosting environment supports Apache .htaccess rules, a redirect rule similar to the following may be suitable:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
Back up your existing .htaccess file before editing it. Redirect rules may need adjustment depending on your server configuration and existing rules. Test the website after making changes to avoid redirect loops or access problems.
Additional Security Features on Eligible Plans
SSL encrypts connections between visitors and your website. Other security features help protect your website, server, and email. These features are separate from the SSL certificate itself.
Depending on the hosting plan, Neurax Host advertises additional security features that may include:
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Helps filter malicious web requests.
- DDoS protection: Helps mitigate distributed denial-of-service attacks.
- Email security and reputation protection: Helps protect email delivery and reduce spam-related problems.
- GeoIP firewall controls: Where available, allow traffic to be restricted based on geographic location.
Check the current Neurax Host plan details to confirm which features are included with your specific service. Do not assume that every feature is available on every plan.
How to Verify Your SSL Certificate
After SSL is active:
- Open your website using its HTTPS address.
- Check that your browser does not display a certificate warning.
- Visit several pages and test important features, such as login forms and contact forms.
- Check for mixed-content warnings if some images, scripts, or other resources still load over HTTP.
If your website displays mixed-content warnings, back up your database before changing website URLs. Use a WordPress-compatible tool that handles serialized data, or consult a developer if you are unsure how to update the URLs safely.
Need Help With SSL?
If your certificate is missing, expired, or not working correctly, check the SSL status in cPanel first. If the relevant option is unavailable or the issue persists, contact Neurax Host support for guidance on your hosting account.