How to Reset SSL Certificates on VPS and Dedicated Servers
Managing your SSL certificates is important to maintaining security and a smooth experience on your VPS or Dedicated server. Using SSL certificates assures your services of WHM, cPanel, and emails run protected and authenticated. You can reset SSL Certificates on VPS and Dedicated servers through the WHM interface and automated tools in cPanel.
Importance of SSL Certificate Management
SSL certificates are necessary for server services security and for facilitating encrypted communication between servers and clients. Without proper SSL certificates, your server would be exposed to security risks, resulting in compromised data and poor performance.
Reset SSL Certificates on VPS and Dedicated
WHM will warn you before your SSL certificates have expired through email notifications. Checking and resetting SSL certificates regularly will protect services such as EXIM, WHM, and cPanel. These steps need to be followed:
- Resetting SSL Certificates for Your Server's Services
- Managing Service SSL Certificates
- Using cPanel's Automated Scripts to Reset SSL Certificates
Resetting SSL Certificates for Your Server's Services
- Log in to WHM.
- Check the SSL status for each service by visiting their respective secured ports:
- WHM:
your-server-name-ip:2087 - Email login:
your-server-name-ip:2096 - cPanel:
your-server-name-ip:2084
- WHM:
Managing Service SSL Certificates
- In WHM, search for Service Configuration in the upper-left search bar.
- Choose the Manage Service SSL Certificates tool from the list.
Here, you can view and reset your SSL certificates. After resetting, the system may issue a self-signed certificate, which should be replaced with a trusted certificate for improved security.
Note: It is not ideal as self-signed certificates trigger security warnings when visiting pages.
Using cPanel's Automated Scripts to Reset SSL Certificates
- Open Terminal in WHM (search for Terminal).
- Type the following script:
/scripts/upcp
This will automatically update and reprovision any misaligned certificates and update your cPanel.
Summary
Regularly managing and resetting SSL certificates on VPS or Dedicated servers is necessary to ensure security. By doing so, you can keep your server secure and provide a stable experience for your users.
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You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.