How to Enable Automatic SSL Renewal in cPanel
Posted about 8 months ago 4.4kAutoSSL Automatic Renewal
Free & Hands-off: Let's Encrypt certificates renew automatically.
Verify AutoSSL Provider
WHM → SSL/TLS → Manage AutoSSL → Providers → Ensure Let's Encrypt or Sectigo is active.
Check Domain Coverage
cPanel → SSL/TLS Status → View all domains and subdomains covered.
Renewal Settings & Logs
View AutoSSL Logs
WHM → SSL/TLS → Manage AutoSSL → Logs → See renewal history and errors.
Force Manual Renewal
If needed: Run AutoSSL for specific domain or all.
Common Issues Table
| Issue | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal failed | DNS incorrect | Verify A record |
| Rate limited | Too many requests | Wait 7 days |
| Not covered | Domain not in account | Add addon/subdomain |