Secure WordPress with SSL Really Simple SSL
Securing WordPress with SSL
Follow the steps below to secure your WordPress website with an SSL certificate:
- Log in to your WordPress website via
voorbeeld.cc/wp-admin
orvoorbeeld.cc/wp-login.php
, enter your username and password, and click Log In. - In the left menu, click Plugins.
- Next to the Plugins title, click Add New.
- In the Search Plugins... field at the top right, search for Really Simple SSL and press Enter.
- When Really Simple SSL appears, click Install Now.
- After installation, click Activate.
- You will be redirected to the plugin, where you’ll see the pop-up Almost ready to migrate to SSL! Click Activate SSL.
- Click Skip.
- Finally, click Go to Dashboard.
Your website is now secured with SSL! 🔒 You will see a padlock appear in the address bar when visiting your website.
- After clicking Activate SSL, you may be asked to log in again.
- Replace
voorbeeld.cc
with your actual domain name in this guide.
🎦 Instructional Video
Updated on: 22/05/2025
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