Install AutoSSL cert without disrupting live site?

My undertstanding is that AutoSSL requires mod_rewrite rules to work. Like this:

RewriteEngine on

RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} !^/[0-9]+\..+\.cpaneldcv$
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} !^/\.well-known/pki-validation/[A-F0-9]{32}\.txt(?:\ Comodo\ DCV)?$
RewriteRule ^ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=302]​

But if I put this in the .htaccess file before I run AutoSSL, I get security warnings in the browser, but the same thing happens if I enable AutoSSL before editing the .htaccess file.

What is the best way to enable AutoSSL and install the cPanel certificate without disrupting a live web site (so that visitors do not get a security warning)?

 

Thanks linux4me2. Would I still need the http to https re-write in .htaccess ?

 

I have enabled Global DCV Passthrough and my .htaccess file for the domain in question now reads:

RewriteEngine on
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on
RewriteRule ^ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=302]

However when I run AutoSSL check domain I get the following error in the log:

6:51:38 PM WARN The domain “---------.com” failed domain control validation: “---------.com” does not resolve to any IPv4 addresses on the internet.

The domain in question definitely does resolve to an IPv4 address on the internet.

In Manage SSL Hosts it says the domain has a self signed certificate.

Any suggestions please?

 

Thanks linux4me2

Thanks also CpanelLauren, there was a DNS problem! I resolved that and Cpanel installed the SSL certitificate. All good now