How to Set Up Wildcard SSL with Cloudflare on FlyWP ?

Securing your website with an SSL certificate is essential to protect user data and improve search engine rankings. Wildcard SSL certificates are particularly useful as they allow you to secure a domain and all its subdomains with a single certificate.

If you’re hosting your site on FlyWP and using Cloudflare for DNS management, setting up a wildcard SSL certificate is straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

Step 1: Create a Cloudflare API Key

To enable FlyWP to manage your DNS records automatically, you need to create an API token in Cloudflare with the appropriate permissions.

1. Log in to your Cloudflare account.
2. Navigate to My Profile > API Tokens.
3. Click Create Token and select the Edit zone DNS template.
4. Assign the token to the desired domain and save the token somewhere secure. You’ll need it later.

Step 2: Open Your Site in the FlyWP Dashboard

1. Log in to your FlyWP dashboard.
2. Select the site for which you want to install the wildcard SSL certificate.
3. Navigate to the SSL tab in the site’s settings
   

Step 3: Select Let’s Encrypt and Confirm Domains

1. In the SSL tab, select the Let’s Encrypt option as the certificate authority.
2. Confirm the domain and any subdomains you wish to include in the wildcard certificate. FlyWP will handle the necessary DNS updates for validation.

Step 4: Choose Cloudflare as DNS Provider

1. When prompted, select Cloudflare as your DNS provider.
2. This ensures FlyWP uses Cloudflare’s API to automatically update DNS records required for SSL validation.

Step 5: Enter Your Cloudflare API Token

1. Paste the API token you created earlier into the input box.
2. Click Validate to ensure the token works and grants the required permissions.

Step 6: Install the Wildcard SSL Certificate

1. Click the Install Certificate button to initiate the certificate generation process.
2. FlyWP will communicate with Let’s Encrypt to validate your domain and generate the SSL certificate.

Step 7: Activate the Certificate

1. Once the certificate is successfully generated, you’ll see an option to activate it.
2. Click the Activate button to apply the wildcard SSL certificate to your site and all subdomains.

Wrapping Up

With these steps, your site and all its subdomains will be secured with a wildcard SSL certificate. FlyWP’s integration with Cloudflare and Let’s Encrypt makes the process seamless and efficient. If you encounter any issues during setup, FlyWP’s support team is always ready to assist.

Securing your website has never been easier! Take advantage of wildcard SSL to ensure comprehensive protection for your domain and subdomains.