Automate SSL validation and installation via server profiles in my.oxxa.com

Due to new guidelines for SSL certificates, certificates are being reissued more frequently(reissue). To avoid having to manually perform validations and installations for each certificate, you can automate this process via a server profile in the MY environment.

With a server profile, our platform can automatically:

• perform the SSL validation via CNAME
• request and reissue the certificate
• install the certificate on your hosting server

This automation works with DirectAdmin, cPanel and Plesk.

When is automation interesting for resellers?

Automatic SSL installation is especially interesting when you manage multiple domains or websites for clients. By using automation you avoid manual work and reduce the risk of errors.

Automation is particularly useful when:

• you manage multiple domains or websites for clients
• you use reseller hosting or your own servers
• you want to have SSL certificates installed automatically
• you want to be prepared for the shorter validity period of SSL certificates

When automation is active, new certificates and reissues are handled automatically.

Step 1: Add a server profile

To automate SSL installations, you must first create a server profile.

In the MY environment, go to the section where you can manage servers and choose Add New Server.

Then enter the following information:

• Control Panel
  Select your server's control panel: DirectAdmin, cPanel or Plesk.
• Alias
  A recognizable name for the server, for example: webserver-production or directadmin-node-1.
• Hostname / URL
  Your server's hostname or control panel URL.
• Username
  The username that allows our system to connect to the control panel.
• Password or Login-Key
  The password or an API/Login key that allows access.

Then click Save. The server profile is now available for automatic SSL installation.

Step 2: Set up automatic validation with the SSL certificate

When you request or manage an SSL certificate, you can set the validation method.

Under Validation method, choose:

CNAME validation

Then you can determine how the CNAME record is placed.

Option 1 - Automatically via web hosting

When the domain uses hosting within the OXXA platform, we try to place the CNAME automatically.

This works when:

• the domain is associated with an active hosting package
• the DNS zone is managed within the platform

Option 2 - Automatically via server profile

If you are using your own server or reseller hosting environment, choose:

Automatic via server profile

Then select the server profile you created in step 1.

Our system will then:

• automatically perform the SSL validation
• install the certificate on the server

After that, click Save.

Step 3: Check the automatic installation

After saving, you can check if the automatic installation is working correctly.

To do this, use the Check Automatic Installation button.

The system then checks that:

• the server is accessible
• the login data is correct
• SSL installation is possible

When everything is set up correctly, the certificate can be installed and managed automatically.

What happens during an SSL reissue?

Due to the shorter validity period of SSL certificates, certificates are reissued(reissue) within the contract period.

When automation is set up:

• validation is performed automatically
• the new certificate is installed automatically
• your customers' websites remain secure without manual actions

When automation is not set up, you must perform the validation and installation manually. This process is similar to a regular SSL renewal.

Supported control panels

• DirectAdmin
• cPanel
• Plesk

Need help?

Unable to add a server profile or set up automatic installation? Then please contact our support department. We will be happy to help you set up automation within your reseller environment.

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