How to enable SSL/HTTPS correctly (Let’s Encrypt in DirectAdmin) Print

Overview

HTTPS keeps your website secure and is required for modern browsers. DirectAdmin provides free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates for all domains hosted on VexoWeb.

Step 1 — Open SSL Management

1. Log in to DirectAdmin
2. Go to Account Manager → SSL Certificates

Step 2 — Enable Let’s Encrypt

1. Select Free & automatic certificate from Let's Encrypt
2. Choose the domain(s) you want to secure
3. Enable these options:
   • Force SSL
   • Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
4. Click Save

Step 3 — Verify DNS (important)

Your DNS records must include:

A → domain.com → 157.180.52.85
A → www → 157.180.52.85

Let’s Encrypt will fail if:

• DNS is not pointing to your server
• Your domain has AAAA (IPv6) records pointing elsewhere
• Cloudflare SSL mode is set to Flexible

Step 4 — Test HTTPS

Open your website:

https://yourdomain.com

Renewal

Certificates renew automatically every 90 days.

Troubleshooting

• Too many redirects → Set Cloudflare to “Full (Strict)”
• Certificate failed → Remove AAAA records
• Mixed content warnings → Update old http:// links in your CMS