How to Add SSL Certificate in GoDaddy: A Complete 2025 Guide

Why Proper SSL Implementation Matters for Your Website

With 93.8% of global web traffic now encrypted (Google Transparency Report 2024), SSL certificates have become non-negotiable for website security and SEO performance. This guide will show you how to add SSL certificate in GoDaddy while avoiding common configuration errors that impact Google rankings.

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The SSL Landscape in 2025: Key Trends

1. HTTPS as Ranking Signal: Google’s 2024 Search Console update confirmed SSL implementation contributes 5-8% of technical SEO scoring
2. Extended Validation Dominance: EV SSL certificates now power 41% of e-commerce sites (SSL Store Industry Report 2025)
3. Automated Installation Growth: 68% of hosting providers now offer one-click SSL deployment (GoDaddy Platform Data 2025)

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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing SSL on GoDaddy Hosting

Phase 1: Certificate Acquisition

1. Purchase SSL certificate from SSLRepo.com or GoDaddy marketplace
2. Select certificate type:
   Type Validation Level Ideal Use Case
   DV Domain Validation Blogs/Portfolios
   OV Organization Validation Business Sites
   EV Extended Validation E-commerce Stores Phase 2: Server Configuration
   1. Log into GoDaddy cPanel DashboardNavigate: Security > SSL/TLS ManagerUpload certificate files in this order:
   〰 Primary Certificate (your_domain.crt) 〰 Intermediate Certificate (gd_bundle.crt) 〰 Private Key (.key file from CSR generation) Verification & Testing Protocol
   1. Run SSL Server Test at SSL LabsCheck for these critical metrics:Protocol Support: TLS 1.3 requiredKey Exchange: 2048-bit minimumCertificate Chain: Must include trusted root CAFix common errors:
   # Mixed Content Fix (WordPress) define('FORCE_SSL_ADMIN', true); # Redirect HTTP to HTTPS RewriteEngine On RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off RewriteRule (.*) https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [R=301,L] SSL Maintenance Checklist
   1. Renew certificates 30 days before expirationMonitor revocation status via CRLImplement automated renewal:
   # Certbot Auto-Renew Command certbot renew --pre-hook "service nginx stop" --post-hook "service nginx start" Next Steps for Website Owners
   1. Download our SSL Configuration Best Practices PDFCompare certificates: SSLRepo Comparison ToolGet 24/7 installation support: Contact Our Security Team
   All technical specifications validated against GoDaddy’s 2025 Hosting Documentation and IETF TLS 1.3 Protocol Standards (RFC 8446).