Fix SSL Issues After Pointing the Domain (HTTPS Not Secure / No Padlock)

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SSL certificates require the domain to resolve correctly first. If you updated A records recently, SSL may fail until DNS propagation completes.

Step 1: Confirm DNS is pointing correctly

SSL issuance will fail if the domain is still pointing to a different IP.

Step 2: Issue SSL in cPanel

Use SSL/TLS Status (or AutoSSL) to request SSL for your domain. Once issued, HTTPS should work.

Step 3: Force HTTPS (after SSL is active)

Once SSL is active, you can redirect HTTP to HTTPS using:

  • WordPress settings or plugin
  • cPanel Redirects
  • .htaccess rules (advanced)

Common SSL problems

  • Domain not fully propagated
  • Domain not added in cPanel
  • www points somewhere else (SSL covers the domain you requested)
  • Cached browser HSTS/SSL errors during propagation
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