Use https on your WordPress site Print

Step 1 - Go to SSL in the control panel

Log in to the One.com control panel, scroll down and click SSL.

Step 2 - Activate SSL

1. Select On.
2. Read the terms of business and check the box to accept.
3. Click Save.

Note: It takes up to 90 minutes for the SSL certificate to be installed and ready on your domain.

Step 3 - Go to Plugins in your WordPress admin

1. Log in to your WordPress administration and click Plugins.
2. Click Add New at the top of your screen.

Step 4 - Install the Really Simple SSL plugin

1. Type in Really Simple SSL in the search field.
2. Click Install now to install the plugin.

Step 5 - Activate the plugin

Click Go ahead, activate SSL! to activate the plugin and start serving your WordPress site via https.

Note: If you get an error that SSL has not been detected, this means that the certificate hasn't been installed yet. Try again later.

Step 6 - Done!

All done! Open your site in your browser and check if you see the green secure lock.