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

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