Enabling SSL for PrestaShop

Securing your PrestaShop store with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) ensures that customer data and transactions are encrypted. On ruachost.com, you can enable SSL once you have a valid certificate installed.

Why Enable SSL?

• Protects sensitive customer information (logins, payments, personal data).
• Prevents browser “Not Secure” warnings.
• Improves customer trust and confidence.
• Boosts SEO rankings (Google favors HTTPS sites).

Steps to Enable SSL in PrestaShop

Step 1: Install an SSL Certificate

• Purchase an SSL certificate from Ruachost or use the free cPanel SSL option.
• Verify that your domain resolves correctly with https://.

Step 2: Enable SSL in PrestaShop

1. Log in to PrestaShop as the administrator.

2. On the left sidebar, click Preferences → General.

3. Next to Enable SSL, click the link “Please click here to check if your shop supports HTTPS”.

   • If the test succeeds, the Enable SSL field will display YES/NO options.
   • If you see a warning, your SSL certificate may not be installed or configured correctly.

4. To enable SSL for customer logins and order processing, set Enable SSL to Yes.

5. To enable SSL for all pages, set Enable SSL on all pages to Yes.

6. Click Save.

✅ Your PrestaShop site now runs securely over HTTPS.

Step 3: Resolve Mixed Content Warnings

• After enabling SSL, you may see browser warnings about insecure content.
• This happens when a secure page loads resources via http:// instead of https://.
• Common causes: custom themes or modules.
• Update resource URLs to use HTTPS to eliminate warnings.

Important Notes

• Always back up your site before making configuration changes.
• Use a certificate from a recognized Certificate Authority for best results.
• cPanel SSL is supported for all new ruachost.com accounts and is recognized by modern browsers.