Hi folks,

 

I have an SSL certificate which is associated with a server, however, I am transfering the website and need to transfer the SSL certificate if possible or do I need to purchase a new one?

 

I got the SSL certificate free with some hosting I have with UK2.net

 

Any assistance would be much appreciated, thanks!

Yes, it can be done quite easily.

 

1. Grab a copy of /usr/share/ssl/private/domainname.key and /usr/share/ssl/certs/domainname.cert and /usr/share/ssh/certs/domainname.cabundle (save them locally somewhere)

 

2. setup the domain on the new server, etc, give it its own IP, etc

 

3. Go to the ssl/tls section of whm and click on "Install an SSL Certificate and Setup the Domain"

 

4. Paste the cert in

 

5. Then the key

 

6. Then doublecheck the domain, user, and IP (it may have automatically filled some of those - enter any it missed - if it doesnt supply a cabundle, paste the cabundle too)

 

7. Click "DO IT"

No, You don't need to purchase new ssl even if you change your hosting. If you have ssl from these trusted authorities like symantec, geotrust, thawte then you can reinsurance your certificate for free to your new server.