Installing SSL Certificates Using DirectAdmin Control Panel

Author:Esadax
Updated:Jun 16, 2025

To resolve the SSL error in your Esadax account, follow these organized steps:

  1. Access via SSH: Ensure you have SSH access with root privileges to modify server configurations.

  2. Edit Configuration File:

    • Open the configuration file using the command: sudo nano /usr/local/directadmin/data/users/USER/doms/DOMAIN.TLD.conf.
      • Replace USER with your account name and DOMAIN.TLD with your domain (e.g., example.com).
  3. Modify SSL Setting:

    • Locate the line ssl=OFF within the file.
    • Change it to ssl=ON to enable SSL for your domain.
  4. Save Changes: Use keyboard shortcuts:

    • Press CTRL+O to save the modified file.
    • Press CTRL+X to exit the nano editor.
  5. Verify SSL Installation:

    • Use the online tool provided: https://decoder.link to check if your SSL certificate was successfully installed.
  6. Contact Support if Needed: If you encounter issues or lack SSH access, contact Esadax support for further assistance.