cPanel provides a built-in interface to view all SSL certificates installed on your account. This is useful for verifying certificate validity, checking expiration dates, and identifying which domains or subdomains are covered by each certificate.
How to View Installed SSL Certificates
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Scroll to the Security section and click on SSL/TLS Status.
- The page displays a list of all domains and subdomains on your account, along with their current SSL status:
- Active / Valid — A valid certificate is installed and in use.
- Expired — The certificate has passed its expiration date and needs renewal.
- Not Installed — No SSL certificate is assigned to that domain.
- Issued to (domain name)
- Issuer (Certificate Authority)
- Valid from / Expiration date
- SHA-256 fingerprint
How to View Certificates via SSL/TLS Manager (Legacy)
- In the Security section, click on SSL/TLS Manager.
- Under Certificates (CRT), click Generate, view, upload, or delete SSL certificates.
- Scroll to Certificates on Server to see all installed certificates. From here you can view, edit, or delete existing certificates.
Important Notes
- AutoSSL (if enabled by your hosting provider) automatically installs and renews free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt or cPanel's own provider.
- A certificate will only show as active if it covers the exact domain (including
wwwsubdomain if applicable). - Wildcard certificates (
*.yourdomain.com) will appear once but cover all subdomains listed. - You can trigger an AutoSSL run at any time by clicking Run AutoSSL on the SSL/TLS Status page.
Troubleshooting
- SSL/TLS Status shows "Not Installed": Click Issue next to the domain to request a new certificate via AutoSSL.
- Certificate not updating: Check that your domain resolves to the server. AutoSSL requires a valid A record pointing to the hosting account.
- Browser shows insecure despite valid certificate: Clear your browser cache, or check for mixed content (HTTP resources loaded on an HTTPS page).
- SSL/TLS Status page is missing: Your hosting provider may have disabled this feature. Contact support for assistance.