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techwiki:host_godaddy [2022/02/27 18:55] – [Multiple SSL Guide] yingtechwiki:host_godaddy [2023/06/29 15:12] – [Multiple SSL Guide] ying
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       - put the domain name, then it shows nameservers, put that name servers into that domain nameserver setting on the registered  site.       - put the domain name, then it shows nameservers, put that name servers into that domain nameserver setting on the registered  site.
       - then, that domain will show as available on godaddy domain section, and ready for related domain settings       - then, that domain will show as available on godaddy domain section, and ready for related domain settings
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 +  * subdomain creation manually:
 +    * https://sg.godaddy.com/help/add-a-subdomain-4080
  
   * domain transfer into godaddy   * domain transfer into godaddy
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   * you can buy ssl just for primary domain, you can also buy ssl just for one of secondary/addon domain. (save money purpose) or you can buy multiple sites ssl or subdomain all ssl.   * you can buy ssl just for primary domain, you can also buy ssl just for one of secondary/addon domain. (save money purpose) or you can buy multiple sites ssl or subdomain all ssl.
- +  * for single domain case (updated 2022) (primary or addon) 
-  * for single domain case (primary or addon)+    - buy ssl 
 +    - go additional product to setup 
 +    - enter domain name for ssl (domain can be domain managed by godaddy or other party, but you need admin email for that domain) 
 +    - choose ssl issuer, both is fine. just go for first option and agree 
 +      - (note, if your domain and hosting both under godaddy, seems, it is auto verified and you can directly go Certificate tab under SSL to see it, refresh in 1-2min, thus you may not need the email steps if you see issued, just go step cPanel) 
 +    - choose verification method: admin@yourdomain.com and txt method (email is very useful, since you will get email instruction, so better create admin@yourdomain.com first) 
 +    - go email, (normally within 10min, you can use resend in ssl page to send again, normally into your spam box called verify) 
 +    - click the email inside to confirm, go ssl page to refresh (it will show verification complete), within 2-3 min, below will show status issued 
 +    - go cPanel > SSL/TLS 
 +    - under "Install and Mgt SSL for https", click "manage ssl sites" 
 +      * under "install an ssl website" 
 +      * browse certificate, choose "the godaddy issued one w your-domain-name" (if it is issued and it not show up in this step, use below old case to continue), it should auto fit crt and bundle, while private key section is actually from the text file content you save at the ssl beginning step, copy content and paste into private key part 
 +    - ssl done, you should see lock when browse site with https 
 +  * for single domain case (old) (primary or addon)
     - buy ssl     - buy ssl
     - go additional product to setup     - go additional product to setup
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   - (Final) to check your installed SSL on your cPanel, go cPanel > SSL : bottom link "Manage SSL", you will see the list of site which has Lock for the address.   - (Final) to check your installed SSL on your cPanel, go cPanel > SSL : bottom link "Manage SSL", you will see the list of site which has Lock for the address.
     * (Specially note: it seems even I put www.mydomain.com for addition domain of ucc ssl, mydomain.com also has lock, seems godaddy now offer free coverage for both www and non www now. lol)     * (Specially note: it seems even I put www.mydomain.com for addition domain of ucc ssl, mydomain.com also has lock, seems godaddy now offer free coverage for both www and non www now. lol)
 +  - (Final extra) it seems only main domain ssl is auto installed, the rest domain need one manual extra click
 +    * go "Manage SSL", at bottom, there is "Install an SSL website", select load up the domain to install, 
 +    * once loaded, click install certification button at bottom, then it is done for that domain. (seems only defined domain name format is secured, if I put www.TheDomain.com, then the www.TheDomain.com is locked, TheDomain.com is not, but anyway, you should stick to the domain format you prefer, and force ssl and redirect all format to the one you like, wordpress will handle that automatically.)
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 +====== Fix some content not secure issue after SSL update ======
 +
 +Fix parts of content for page not secure after new ssl install
 +  * for wordpress site case, just install a plugin to auto fix it
 +    * Really Simple SSL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/really-simple-ssl/
 +    * WP Force SSL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-force-ssl/ 
 +
 +if you like to manual fix, go firefox console, you should see the list of content that is not secure
 +    * check list
 +      - your custom css, content inside should change to https link
 +      - image, css, js linked from other non ssl site, should move to your own site
 +      - ref: https://really-simple-ssl.com/knowledge-base/how-to-track-down-mixed-content-or-insecure-content/
 +      - [better backup first before this step] https://really-simple-ssl.com/knowledge-base/how-to-fix-mixed-content-in-elementor-after-moving-to-ssl/
 +        * elementor > tool > replace : http://yoursite.com to https://yoursite.com
 ====== End or Remove Product ====== ====== End or Remove Product ======
  
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   * notes: htacess may different for other hosting providers   * notes: htacess may different for other hosting providers
  
 +===== Mail RoundCube error Connection to storage server failed =====
 +  * https://www.milesweb.com/hosting-faqs/connection-to-storage-server-failed/
 +  * https://bobcares.com/blog/roundcube-connection-to-storage-server-failed/
 +  * basically, check your host provider
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