--- title: 'HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install WP| Zomr' description: 'In this article, we will figure out how to issue an SSL certificate for an added domain, and install the WordPress CMS on it.' image: 'https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/08/01/1661352689_1.png' --- ![opened image]() * [Zomro](https://zomro.com/) * [FAQ](https://zomro.com/blog/faq/) * HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress # HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress 22-08-2022 In the article [How to create a user and add a domain to the HestiaCP panel](https://zomro.com/blog/faq/247-kak-sozdat-polzovatelja-i-dobavit-domen-v-panel-hestiacp), we saw how you can add a domain to the HestiaCP panel and create a user for site security. In this article, we will figure out how to issue an SSL certificate for an added domain, and install the WordPress CMS on it. Let's see how to do this using the application's **quick installation** function. But first, let's look at how to issue an SSL certificate for our domain. Log in to the HestiaCP panel using the login and password that we created. And go to the WEB menu where our domain is located, and click Edit. ![HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress - 1](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/08/01/1661352689_1.png) To issue a free Let's Encrypt SSL, check not only **Enable SSL for this domain** but also **Use Lets Encrypt to obtain SSL certificate** , and for automatic redirection to **HTTPS** , **enable automatic HTTPS redirection**. **HSTS** is disabled by default because sometimes **HSTS** can cause some problems. To save the settings and finish issuing the certificate, click **Save**. ![HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress - 2](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/08/01/1661849864_2.png) It will take some time until the certificate is issued. After successfully issuing the certificate, we can observe the message (**Lets Encrypt will obtain a new SSL certificate if web domain aliases are changed**). ![HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress - 3](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/08/01/1661849922_3.png) Now we observe a green checkmark under SSL, which means that a certificate has been issued for this domain. ![HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress - 4](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/08/01/1661850203_4.png) ## **Installing WordPress** There are several ways to install WordPress. In this article, we're going to take a look at installing a WordPress website using the app's **quick install feature.** To do this, select the domain on which we want to install this CMS, and select **Edit**. ![HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress - 5](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/08/01/1661850816_1.png) Next, go to the application's **quick installation** menu. ![HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress - 6](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/08/01/1661850911_5.png) Let's choose to install WordPress. ![HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress - 7](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/08/01/1661851105_6.png) Next, you will need to fill in the data for the new WordPress site. You will also have the option to connect to an existing database by filling in its details. In this case, I checked **Database Create** , now HestiaCP will create a new database. You can leave the database fields blank, they will be created automatically. Important: be sure to write down your password to access the **admin** panel. After successful installation, you will be sent an email to the specified mail, but the password will not be specified. Also select the desired **PHP** version (currently 7.4 is recommended), and the CMS **installation language**. And click **Install** in the upper right corner. ![HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress - 8](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/08/01/1661851670_7.png) Wait for the installation to finish. After successful installation, you will see a message in green text: **Wordpress App was installed succesfully!** After successful installation, you should receive an email confirming the successful installation of the CMS. Now you can visit it to get started with your site. ![HestiaCP: How to issue an SSL certificate for a domain and install Wordpress - 9](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/08/01/1661852260_9.png) To connect to the admin panel, use the link **https://your.domain/wp-login.php** and the data that you entered at the beginning of the installation. Enjoy your work. 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