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WebsiteBuilder: SSL
To activate the SSL for a domain that is registered with Homestead and connected to a WebsiteBuilder site, follow these steps.
1. Go to https://homesteadssl.com/ and enter your domain name.
2. Select submit. The next screen will provide an IP address to point to. Copy the IP.
3. IF YOUR DOMAIN DNS IS CONTROLLED THROUGH HOMESTEAD:
In a separate tab, log into your Homestead account. Select the domains tab and under the domain select advanced DNS settings.
4. Select Edit
5. Point the @ and www to the given IP and check the box to delete the * record, then select submit.
Select submit again
IF YOUR DOMAIN DNS IS NOT CONTROLLED THROUGH HOMESTEAD:
Log into your domain provider account and add the @ and www A record in that system.
6. After submitting wait 5-10 minutes.
Go back to the first tab that you opened Homesteadssl.com in and select next. You will see the message pop up stating DNS settings made are correct your certificate will be provisioned soon. Click OK.
If you see the message stating the changes are incorrect, click OK and allow more time.
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You have set up the SSL for your WebsiteBuilder site! Allow some time for the SSL to appear.
mitchell8020
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220 Points
3 years ago
Like others, I am getting this comment when I enter my site--mitchwaldman.homestead.com--
Domain cant be verified as it doesn't exist on builder
What do I need to do?
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paul9479
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70 Points
3 years ago
I went through the changes back when Cloudflare option became available. When I go into the Domain Manager I get this message:
Sorry, you cannot edit your advanced DNS settings for this domain because you have altered your default nameservers. If you wish to edit your advanced DNS settings, please reset your nameservers to the default Homestead nameservers first.
Not sure what to do now (www.scarboroughhollowclock.com)
Regards,
Paul
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lori8488
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766 Points
3 years ago
l - wow appreciate the quick response! - i think i did it :O)
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blanca5060
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190 Points
3 years ago
when I go to https://homesteadssl.com/ it does not let me key in my domain
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joan4219
3 Messages
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90 Points
3 years ago
How do I get my website secured with the free SSL that was built several years ago when it was offered by Intuit before Homestead?
lukacupunctureSD.com
I got the following message when I tried to secure.
Domain cant be verified as it doesn't exist on builder
Thank you.
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daniel7865
6 Messages
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182 Points
3 years ago
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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myrto1060
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60 Points
3 years ago
I have followed the instructions for the SSL and all went fine from what I can tell for "heraklion-cars.com" It's been 1 month with no change. Can someone check what may be wrong? Thank you. Myrto
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david1127
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100 Points
3 years ago
How about Homestead fixes my website for me to activate the SSL?
www.cal-justice.com
I was told by your tech support that I need to set up a cloudflare account. This is apparently contradicted by the directions above which do not even mention Cloudflare. Why doesn´t Homestead just automatically set up SSL for everyone instead of making customers jump through complicated and ambiguous hoops? Your service is supposed to be easy to use. If the SSL service is free, why not just make it automatic?
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bernard0466
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80 Points
3 years ago
I have had a Homestead website for several years but when I follow the steps above I get the following message after submitting my domain name "Domain can't be verified as it doesn't exist on builder". How do I get a security certificate for my site.
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carolyn1407
21 Messages
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580 Points
2 years ago
I have sitebuilder plus. How do I set it up for that? I'm very confused.
Carolyn
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david1127
4 Messages
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100 Points
2 years ago
-5. Point the @ and www to the given IP and check the box to delete the * record, then select submit.
What does this mean? This a really poorly written instruction. When entering DNS information you need to be very precise and exact. This instruction is incomprehensible!
I was able to follow very clear and easy to follow instructions for this on WIX yesterday.
It appears that there is zero chat, phone or email support on homestead...? Really?
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jeni2780
11 Messages
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438 Points
2 years ago
I did all of this. Now my new site works and my mobile site works BUT, people are reporting to me that when they email me it is bouncing back to them. Please respond ASAP as this affects my business!
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reuben1936
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3.3K Points
2 years ago
OK, we had to hire an IT to secure our web site. All went well after a FEW DAYS of very little response from any help from HOMESTEAD. Now that we are secure we "CAN NOT ACCESS OUR WEB SITE" to add or make changes that are paramount in running our business. The site builder plus wants us to create a whole new web site!!
To HOMESTEAD- "FIX THIS NOW!!"
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info9659_7b70e4
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200 Points
2 years ago
My dumb ass used the Site Builder Plus instructions instead of these. Can you see what I need to correct this? www.hensonsoilandseptic.com Thanks in advance!!
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marion5377
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60 Points
2 years ago
I just tried to secure my account www.milburnmountainoutfitters.com but received a message
Domain cant be verified as it doesn't exist on builder
Can you help?
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