SSL for mapped subdomains in multisite (no plugins)

1. Can I use SSL certificate on multiple subdomains?
2. Do I need an SSL certificate for each subdomain?
3. How do I enable SSL on subdomain?
4. How do I create a subdomain in WordPress multisite?
5. Can a subdomain have WWW?
6. How do I make my subdomain secure?
7. How do I get free subdomain SSL?
8. How do I add free SSL to my subdomain?
9. What subdomain means?
10. Why SSL not working on subdomain?
11. How do I enable SSL on Hostinger?
12. Does Letsencrypt work with subdomains?

Can I use SSL certificate on multiple subdomains?

You absolutely can use one SSL certificate for multiple domains — or one SSL certificate for multiple subdomains in addition to domains. ... For securing multiple domains with a single SSL certificate we use either a multi domain/UCC/SAN certificate or a multi domain wildcard SSL certificate.

Do I need an SSL certificate for each subdomain?

Yes, in general, a different SSL would be required for each subdomain, because each subdomain is considered a separate domain. However, there are wildcard SSL certificates available on the SSL market.

How do I enable SSL on subdomain?

Go to Site Tools > Security > SSL Manager. Select the subdomain from the Select Domain dropdown and choose the desired type of SSL. Click Install.

How do I create a subdomain in WordPress multisite?

Create the subsite within your WordPress Multisite website:

1. Open your websites wp-admin.
2. Navigate to My Sites > Sites ( /wp-admin/network/sites.php )
3. Click Add New at the top.
4. Fill out all fields: Site Address — Never use “www” Subdomain: siteaddress .yourdomain.com. Subdirectory: yourdomain.com/siteaddress.

Can a subdomain have WWW?

Overview. Generally, the www prefix is not used when using subdomains. If you want to use the prefix with your subdomain, you can make a vhost file and add this behavior as part of your domain configuration.

How do I make my subdomain secure?

To secure all subdomains of your domain, you will need to get a wildcard certificate. At Namecheap, you can purchase PositiveSSL Wildcard, EssentialSSL Wildcard, and PremiumSSL Wildcard.

How do I get free subdomain SSL?

There are at least three options for using a certificate with a web or mail server:

1. Option 0: Obtain a certificate from Let's Encrypt. ...
2. Option 1: Obtain an SSL certificate signed by a certificate authority (CA) ...
3. Option 2: Obtain an SSL certificate from a web-of-trust provider. ...
4. Option 3: Generate a self-signed certificate.

How do I add free SSL to my subdomain?

subdomain will not be covered unless the Include a 'www' subdomain for the domain and each selected alias option is checked.

1. Log in to the Plesk Control Panel.
2. Go to the Websites & Domains tab.
3. Locate and click SSL/TLS Certificates.
4. Click Let's Encrypt under the domain.
5. Confirm the email address is valid.
6. Click Install.

What subdomain means?

In the Domain Name System (DNS) hierarchy, a subdomain is a domain that is a part of another (main) domain. For example, if a domain offered an online store as part of their website example.com , it might use the subdomain shop.example.com .

Why SSL not working on subdomain?

Again, wildcard SSL certificates ONLY secure subdomains on the designated level. Your issue is that your wildcard SSL isn't working for the subdomains you need. ... Rather, you'd need to use two wildcard SSL certificates, each listing the domain as well as the first-level sub-domain the second level one is associated with.

How do I enable SSL on Hostinger?

Open Hosting → Manage → SSL: There click on Import SSL, choose the domain you want to install the certificate on, and insert values of the keys: NOTE: If you don't see Import and Install options, most likely you already have an SSL certificate on that domain.

Does Letsencrypt work with subdomains?

Yes, that's perfectly possible. Let's Encrypt doesn't make any difference between a subdomain or not (www. ~ is a subdomain too).