You can easily create a free certificate in the Plesk web interface, which is also valid for all subdomains. We describe how to do it.

Request Wildcard SSL Certificate

  • Log in to the Plesk web interface
  • In the list, find the domain to which you want to add an SSL certificate.
  • Open the DNS management of the domain in the background. Make sure that the domain is connected to your web hosting.
  • In the Plesk web interface, click on „SSL/TLS Certificates“ for your domain.
  • Click on „Issue SSL certificate
  • In the sidebar that opens, select „Install free basic certificate from Let’s Encrypt“.
  • In the window that opens, check „Protect wildcard domain (including www and webmail)“.
  • Click on „Use for free“ and wait a moment.
  • A screen with the headline „SSL/TLS wildcard certificate from Let’s Encrypt is issued for domain XYZ“ will open.
  • Copy the cryptic looking string, for example „3fOObNS5sZSG4cJa01FOMHJcEyxW8BWCcivQGNNmO6Q“ to the clipboard
DNS Challenge string

Configure DNS

  • Open the DNS administration and click on „New entry“.
  • Set:
  • Type: TXT
  • Name: _acme-challenge
  • Content: (your copied string)
  • Save the entry
Enter ACME Challenge in DNS

Install certificate

  • Go back to the Plesk administration interface
  • Click on „Reload“ in the dialog and wait a moment
  • The certificate will now be installed and activated for all subdomains

If you have any questions or problems, please contact our support. We will help you then!