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How to run AutoSSL on your Domains to install an SSL via cPanel?

If your domain is created recently, wait for a few hours so that the cPanel can automatically install an SSL on your domain. However, even after 24 hours, if an SSL is not installed on your domain, first check the last log of AutoSSL from cPanel >> SSL/TLS Status >> Certificate Status.



If it is showing any errors, try to fix it or open a ticket with us. If it doesn™t show errors, it means that for some reason is was not automatically included by AutoInstall and you need to force cPanel to run AutoSSL on your Domain and install an SSL Certificate. You can run AutoSSL on your domain by following this tutorial.



1. Log into your cPanel account.
2. In the “Security” section, click on the “SSL/TLS Status” icon.



3. Click on the Run AutoSSL button and it will show a success or error message.


If it shows a success message, it means an SSL will be automatically installed on your domain within the next few hours by cPanel and if it displays any error then check it and send that message to us so we can fix it for you.



Note: Sometimes an AutoSSL takes a few to 24 hours to verify your domain. The SSL installation is fully automated.

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How to Remove a CSR code from cPanel?

When you generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from cPanel, then save it, which is a good thing, maybe you don™t want to store it on your server. Instead, remove it because you can keep a CSR code on your PC so there is no need of storing it on the server.



1. Log into your cPanel account.
2. In the “Security” section, click on the “SSL/TLS” Icon.


3. Under Certificate Signing Request, Click on Generate, View or Delete CSR Link.


4. Under Certificate Signing Requests on Server text, you can see your previously generated CSR. You can see delete the option under Action.


5. Click on the Delete option which is located under the Action option and you will need to click on Delete again for the confirmation message.


The CSR code will be removed and no longer stored on your server.

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How to retrieve an CSR from cPanel?

If you generated your Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from cPanel and forgot your CSR then you can retrieve your CSR. Only follow this tutorial if a CSR was generated from cPanel.


1. Log into your cPanel account.
2. In the “Security” section, click on the “SSL/TLS” Icon.

3. Under the Certificate Signing Request, click on Generate, View or Delete CSR link.

4. Under Certificate Signing Requests on Server text, you can see your previously generated CSR. You can see the Edit and Delete options under the Action option.

5. Click on Edit option which is located under Action option.

6. Copy your CSR code which is located under the Encoded CSR: text.
Copy the code from
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----

to

-----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----

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How to Generate a Certificate Signing Request – CSR in cPanel?

For obtaining a certificate from a Trusted SSL Provider, the Certificate Signing Request(CSR) is required. You can generate a CSR from your cPanel. CSR is also required for self-signed SSL certificates.

1. Log into your cPanel account.
2. In the “Security” section, click on the “SSL/TLS” icon.

3. Under Certificate Signing Request, Click on “Generate, View or Delete CSR” Link.


4. Scroll down and enter the following details:

  • Domains: Enter your domain name like www.example.com (Domains with www will cover both non-www and www domains)
  • City: Your city name
  • State: Your state name Country: Choose your country name from the drop-down menu.
  • Company: Your Company name or leave it blank.
  • Company Division: Name of your company division.
  • Email: Enter your email address of domain like support @ example.com
  • Passphrase: Enter a passphrase (Maximum of 20 characters) and do not use special characters.

5. Finally, click on the Generate button. CSR will be generated and you need to copy CSR code and save it to your PC. You can use your CSR while purchasing an SSL or reissuing an SSL in future.

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How to Change the Display Name of a WordPress User Account?

You can change the display name of your WordPress account which show on a WordPress post or comments without changing your wordpress username.

1. Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.

2. Under the dashboard menu, hover your mouse over “Users” and then click on “Your Profile“.

3. Locate “Nickname” and enter your new name.

4. In the option “Display name publicly as“, choose your newly added nickname from the drop-down menu.

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How to Change the Password of a WordPress Account?

If you are logged in into your wordpress admin account, you can easily change your password.

1. Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.

2. Under the dashboard menu, hover your mouse over “Users” and then click on “Your Profile“.

3. Scroll down and under Account Management you can see the “New Password” option. Click on the “Generate Password” button.

4. Copy the password to a safe place and then click on “Update Profile” to change your password.

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How to Forcefully Update a Plugin in WordPress?

If your WordPress plugin is not working properly or you want to re-install it even when it is updated to its latest version, without losing data, you can do this without removing the plugin.

You can do this with both active or deactivated plugins.

1. Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.

2. Under the dashboard menu, hover your mouse over “Plugins” and then click on “Installed Plugins“.

3. Locate the plugin you wish to forcefully update and then click on “Edit“.

4. In the editor, locate the text:
Version: 1.6

Then you will only need to change it to:
Version: 1.5

Only change the version from a higher to a lower number.

5. Scroll down and click on “Update File“. Then go back to the “Installed Plugins” list and you will see a text like “There is a new version of”¦” and you will only need to click on “Update now“. This will update your plugin”s files.

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How to Deactivate and Delete a Plugin in WordPress?

If your plugin is not in use or you wish to deactivate it, you can do this from the WordPress admin dashboard. You can also delete deactivated plugins.

1. Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.

2. Under the dashboard menu, hover your mouse over “Plugins” and then click on “Installed Plugins“.

3. If you want to deactivate the “Hello Dolly” plugin, for example, click on “Deactivate“, which appears at bottom of the “Hello Dolly” text.

How to Delete a Plugin in WordPress?
Once a plugin is deactivated, the delete option will appear.

Go to the “Installed Plugins” list and click on the “Delete” link which shows at the bottom of the deactivated plugin”s name. It will display a confirmation. Press “OK” and the plugin will be removed.

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How to Manually Install a Plugin in WordPress?

Automatic installation of a plugin is easy and you can also install on manually. It will involve manually downloading a plugin, uploading and activating it.

Make sure you already downloaded a zip file of the plugin to your desktop.

1. Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.

2. Under the dashboard menu, hover your mouse over “Plugins” and click on “Add New“.

3. Click on “Upload Plugin” and then on “Browse“. Chose your plugin”s zip file and then click on “Install Now“.

4. Click on “Activate Plugin“.

Note: The newly activated plugin will show in the sidebar menu. If a setup of the plugin is required, it will show an option to complete it.

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How to Install a Plugin in WordPress?

You can install a plugin in WordPress in a number of ways. The best way to install a plugin is to use the WordPress Admin Dashboard which allows you to install plugins automatically.

1. Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.

2. Under the dashboard menu, hover your mouse over “Plugins” and click on “Add New“.

3. In the “Search Plugin” box, enter the name of the plugin you wish to install, such as “Jetpack”, and press enter.

4. The available plugins matching the keyword “Jetpack” will appear. Click on the “Install” button which appear next to the plugin”s name.

5. The installation can take a few minutes. Once it is complete, it will display the “Activate” option. Click on it to activate your newly installed plugin.

Note: The newly activated plugin will show in the sidebar menu. If a plugin requires a setup, it will display an option to complete it.