Can we install SSL in shared hosting, without dedicated IP ?

[myeddie7]

Hello,

I have a lot a requests from clients to install SSL in shared hosting. But they don't want to spend extra money to buy a dedicated IP.

My question is, can we install SSL in shared hosting, without a dedicated IP ?


Thanks

 

[NixTree]

Hello,

You can install "one" shared SSL certificate on the server without having a dedicated IP ( refer SSL FAQ ). But it is not a way to install SSL for client's domain. If they need an optimum solution, ask them to buy dedicated IP; cPanel - apache still not support multiple SSL hosts / IP.

Thank you.

 

[cPanelTristan]

Even when we do support wildcard SSLs and UCC SSLs, those will require purchasing an SSL that is a far higher cost than a standard SSL certificate. Individual customers will not be able to purchase a standard SSL and have it function on the main shared IP address for multiple different domains and accounts.

 

[subtract]

I bet the answer is can't be done but i'll ask anyway.

I've got a cPanel VPS just has 1x Domain, 1x IP, DNS/mail done elsewhere pointing back to this VPS.

I want to setup an SSL certificate on this only IP, however cPanel says "no",

SSL install aborted due to error: Sorry, you must have a dedicated ip to use this feature for the user: blahblah! If you are intending to install a shared certificate you must use the username "nobody" for security and bandwidth reporting reasons.

How can I force the install?

This VPS will only ever host this 1 domain name.

 

[cPanelMichael]

How can I force the install?

You can use "nobody" as the username when installing the certificate. Please note that some additional steps are required when using this method, as mentioned on this thread:

Cannot Install SSL Certificate

Thank you.