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How to install SSL on VPS at Hostinger

Secure your Hostinger VPS domains using free Let’s Encrypt, Traefik, or custom SSL certificates.

Updated 1 week ago

To install an SSL certificate on a Hostinger Virtual Private Server (VPS), deploy Traefik from the Docker Catalog, run Certbot manually, or use the built-in SSL tools of your VPS control panel. For a paid or wildcard certificate, follow your SSL vendor’s installation instructions.

Before you start

Install a free SSL certificate

Option 1 – Use Traefik with the Docker Catalog

If you use a Hostinger VPS Docker template, you can deploy Traefik directly from the application catalog. Traefik acts as a reverse proxy and automatically issues and renews free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates for your containerized applications.

  1. Log in to Hostinger dashboard and navigate to your VPS management dashboard.

  2. Go to the Docker section and open the Catalog.

  3. Select Traefik and follow the on-screen prompts to deploy it.

Option 2 – Use Certbot for manual installation

If your operating system does not include a web control panel, or if you prefer a manual approach, you can use Certbot. This command-line tool automates the process of obtaining and renewing free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates.

Option 3 – Use a VPS control panel

Many pre-installed operating system templates include built-in web control panels with automated SSL features. If you use one of these panels, refer to their dedicated setup guides:

These are just a selection of the OS panels we support. For other OS, ensure to consult your control panel’s official documentation or community forums.

Install a paid SSL certificate

You can also install a custom or paid SSL certificate, such as a wildcard SSL, on your VPS. To complete the configuration, follow the specific installation instructions provided in your SSL vendor’s official documentation.

See What is Hostinger VPS hosting? for other details about Hostinger VPS hosting.

Once your SSL certificate is successfully installed, your domain will use a secure HTTPS connection, ensuring safe data transmission for your visitors.

NOTE

  • SSL certificates cannot be installed directly on IP addresses. If you log in to your VPS panel using an IP-based URL, your browser may display a Not Secure warning.

  • To resolve browser warnings, review our guide on how to fix the Your connection is not private error on VPS.