How to Install SSL
Overview
Securing your website with an SSL certificate is crucial for protecting user data, enhancing SEO rankings, and building trust with your visitors. With BionicWP, this process is streamlined and automated, ensuring your site is secure without any additional effort on your part.
How It Works
BionicWP automatically provisions and installs a free SSL certificate for every WordPress site hosted on its platform. These certificates are powered by Let's Encrypt, a trusted Certificate Authority that provides robust encryption to safeguard data transmitted between your website and its visitors. This means you don't need to manually install or manage SSL certificates—BionicWP handles it all for you.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Launch Your Site on BionicWP
Log into your BionicWP dashboard at my.bionicwp.com.
Add your website by following the prompts to set up a new site.
Add Your Domain
Navigate to the Domains section within your site's dashboard.
Click on Add Domain and enter your domain name.
Ensure that your domain's DNS settings are correctly pointed to BionicWP's servers.
Automatic SSL Installation
Once your domain is added and DNS propagation is complete, BionicWP will automatically install an SSL certificate for your site.
No further action is required on your part.
Verify SSL Installation
Visit your website using
https://
in the URL (e.g.,https://yourdomain.com
).Look for the padlock icon in the browser's address bar, indicating that the SSL certificate is active and your site is secure.
Pro Tip: If you encounter any issues or need assistance with your SSL certificate, BionicWP's support team is available 24/7 to help resolve any concerns.