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How to get SSL Certificate in WordPress

This method is for WordPress Websites. Other websites can skip the step5, 6, 7.

  1. Add Domain name in CloudFlare.net.
  2. Change Nameserver in Domain registration like GoDaddy or Bigrock.
  3. Select Crypto in CloudFlare and select Flexible SSL.
  4. Switch on Automatic https rewrites.
  5. Install CloudFlare plugin in WordPress. Switch on Automatic Redirects.
  6. Install Really simple SSL Plugin and Activate.
  7. Install Better Search Replace database Plugin and Search and replace all http://www.gokuldeepak.com domains to https://www.gokuldeepak.com
  8. Add XML sitemaps to google webmasters search console.
  9. Select www as the preferred domain in Site Settings in Google webmasters
  10. In analytics.google.com change preferred domain as https://gforgokul.com
  11. If you want to redirect http from https://www Please read my old post.
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