Deploy IP SSL on a cPanel Server

For cPanel servers with WHM access.

Prepare

Combine the Private Key, certificate, and intermediate chain into one file:

/home/username/ssl/combined

Replace username with the real cPanel username.

WHM Configuration

Open:

WHM -> Service Configuration -> Apache Configuration -> Include Editor

Add the Apache SSL configuration in Pre Main Include and Pre VirtualHost Include.

Replace:

• ip_address: your public IP
• username: the cPanel username
• DocumentRoot: the website directory

Save and restart Apache.