The Nixzoehost SSL Plugin: Claiming Your 1-Year Free Certificate Print

The Nixzoehost SSL Plugin: Claiming Your 1-Year Free Certificate

At Nixzoehost, we often provide a 1-year free PositiveSSL certificate as a promotional voucher bundled with our Shared Hosting plans (such as Stellar and Stellar Plus). Unlike the standard AutoSSL (which is free forever but requires 90-day technical refreshes), this promotional certificate is a premium product with a full annual term and a commercial warranty.

Because this is a specific offer rather than a universal default, you must activate it using the Nixzoehost SSL Plugin (which may appear in your dashboard as the Namecheap SSL tool).

How the Promotional Voucher Works

• Eligibility: This offer is typically available to new Shared Hosting customers. It applies to the first year of the certificate's life.

• Coverage: The voucher provides a single-domain PositiveSSL. It can cover either a main domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) or a specific subdomain (e.g., shop.yourdomain.com).

• Limit: Most accounts are eligible for up to 50 free promo certificates for various subdomains, provided that specific domain name hasn't used a promo certificate before.

• Renewal: After the first year, the certificate will renew at the regular promotional price. If you do not wish to pay for a premium renewal, you can always switch to our free AutoSSL.

Step-by-Step: How to Activate Your Free SSL

1. Log in to cPanel: Access your hosting control panel via your Nixzoehost account.

2. Open the Plugin: In the Exclusive for Nixzoehost (or Software) section, click the Nixzoehost SSL (or Namecheap SSL) icon.

3. Sign In: If prompted, sign in using your Nixzoehost Client Area credentials to sync your account.

4. Find the Offer: Look for the "Installed" or "Manage SSL" tab. If you have an unused voucher, you will see a banner or a notification stating: "You have a free PositiveSSL available for this domain!"

5. Install: Click the Install or Claim button. The plugin will automatically:

   • Generate a CSR and Private Key.

   • Submit the activation to the Certificate Authority.

   • Install the certificate files once they are issued.

Why use the Plugin instead of Manual Setup?

• No Manual Files: You don't have to download .zip files or copy-paste long strings of code.

• Automatic Validation: The plugin handles the domain verification for you by communicating directly with the server.

• Health Monitoring: The plugin dashboard shows you exactly how many days are left before your promo expires, making it easy to decide when to renew or switch to AutoSSL.

Important Limitations to Remember

• One per Domain: A domain name can only use the "1-year free" promo once. If you move that domain to a new Nixzoehost account, it will not be eligible for a second free year.

• Propagated DNS Required: Your domain must be pointed to Nixzoehost nameservers before you click install. If the DNS isn't ready, the plugin won't be able to verify your ownership, and the installation will fail.