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# How to Install "Let's Encrypt" SSL Certificate in DirectAdmin

Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to perform the actual installation for your target domain:

1. Login to your Direct Admin console and click on **Domain Setup**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/30c43b4318b81000/image_19ups4s.png)

2. Click on the target domain you wish to apply the SSL Certificate and make sure that the **Secure SSL** box is checked. 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/30c43b4318b81000/image_bcjsbd.png)

3. Tick the Secure SSL.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/30c43b4318b81000/image_vxuta6.png)

4. Proceed to the User home page, then click on the target domain and follow by “SSL Certificates”

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/30c43b4318b81000/image_3buz0p.png)

5. Follow as per diagram below and choose “Free & automatic certificate from Let’s Encrypt“.

      Enter your target domain name. 

      Make sure that only domain.com and www.domain.com is selected.

      Proceed to **Save**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/30c43b4318b81000/image_mwwmtv.png)

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/30c43b4318b81000/image_1djyqk5.png)

6. A successful installation process should appear as the following:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/30c43b4318b81000/image_1cm52xz.png)

7.  You may use the website [whynopadlock.com](https://www.whynopadlock.com) to double check whether your website has been installed with "Let's Encrypt" ssl certificate.


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0e35a1b5-ce97-4d12-a27e-1bbafd0ae641/6b053e86-e3f4-4b9b-a98e-5f33a565f8bc.png)