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What are the steps to follow after purchasing a domain and you cannot access the htpps option?

[mecodeatlas]

Hey @gaetebmb! Thanks for reaching out 👋

If you're trying to set up a custom domain on GitHub Pages and enable HTTPS, I recommend checking the official documentation. Make sure the domain is correctly configured in the repository and that the DNS settings are properly adjusted.

Hope it helps!

[CloneOfAlex]

If you’ve purchased a domain but cannot enable HTTPS (SSL), follow these steps to diagnose and fix the issue:

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Step 1: Check Your Domain Status

• Verify that your domain is properly registered and active.
• Use a WHOIS lookup ([who.is](https://who.is/)) to check the domain status.

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Step 2: Confirm Your DNS Settings

• Ensure your domain’s DNS records are set correctly.
• Common records:
  • A Record → Points to your server's IP address.
  • CNAME Record → Used for subdomains or redirecting to another domain.
  • Nameservers (NS Records) → Ensure they match your hosting provider.

📌 How to check?
Use a DNS checker like https://dnschecker.org/ to confirm the correct values.

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Step 3: Verify Your Web Hosting Plan

• Some hosting providers do not include SSL for free in basic plans.
• If you are using shared hosting, check if SSL is included or requires an upgrade.

📌 What to do?

• Check your hosting provider’s dashboard for SSL settings.
• If SSL is not included, you might need to purchase it separately.

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Step 4: Enable SSL (HTTPS) in Your Hosting Panel

• For cPanel:

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. Go to Security → SSL/TLS Status.
  3. Enable AutoSSL (if available).
  4. Wait for SSL to be issued (can take a few minutes to hours).

• For Cloudflare:

  1. Add your domain to Cloudflare.
  2. Go to SSL/TLS settings.
  3. Set SSL mode to "Full" or "Full (Strict)".
  4. Wait for propagation.

• For WordPress Hosting (GoDaddy, Bluehost, SiteGround, etc.):

  • Many provide free SSL via Let’s Encrypt.
  • Check if SSL is enabled under Domain Settings.

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Step 5: Manually Install an SSL Certificate (If Needed)

If your hosting provider does not offer free SSL, you can use Let’s Encrypt (free) or buy an SSL certificate.

🔹 Using Let’s Encrypt (Free SSL)

1. If your server supports Certbot, run:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install certbot
   sudo certbot --apache

   (For Nginx: sudo certbot --nginx)

2. Restart the webserver:

   sudo systemctl restart apache2

🔹 Buying an SSL Certificate

• Purchase an SSL certificate from GoDaddy, Namecheap, DigiCert, or Sectigo.
• Upload the SSL files to your hosting provider.

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Step 6: Force HTTPS Redirects

After enabling SSL, force HTTPS in .htaccess (for Apache servers):

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}/$1 [R=301,L]

Or, if using Nginx, add:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name yourdomain.com;
    return 301 https://$host$request_uri;
}

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Step 7: Clear Cache & Test

• Clear your browser cache.
• Use https://www.sslshopper.com/ssl-checker.html to verify SSL status.
• If using Cloudflare, clear the cache in Cloudflare Dashboard.

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Final Notes

✅ If you’re using GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Bluehost, they often provide free SSL.
✅ If using Cloudflare, enable SSL under SSL/TLS settings.
✅ Wait for DNS propagation (up to 24 hours) if you've made changes.

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Let me know which hosting provider you’re using, and I can guide you through their specific process! 🚀

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[shamshuddinlakhani-cloud]

To enable HTTPS, link your domain to an active hosting plan, activate SSL, enable SSL/TLS in Plesk, and ensure DNS points correctly to your server. Check hosting plans here if the service is nominus