Does namecheap automatically add ssl to new hosting

Namecheap, a popular domain registrar and web hosting company, offers a free SSL certificate with their hosting plans. However, the automatic addition of SSL to new hosting depends on the specific hosting plan and settings.

Here are some scenarios:

  1. Namecheap's Basic Hosting Plan: If you sign up for Namecheap's Basic Hosting Plan, you'll need to manually install an SSL certificate. You can do this by following their instructions or using a third-party SSL provider.
  2. Namecheap's Plus Hosting Plan: With Namecheap's Plus Hosting Plan, you'll get a free SSL certificate automatically installed on your website. This plan includes a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, which is a popular and trusted SSL provider.
  3. Namecheap's Pro Hosting Plan: The Pro Hosting Plan also includes a free SSL certificate, which is automatically installed on your website. This plan offers a more advanced SSL certificate, which includes features like wildcard SSL and SAN (Subject Alternative Names) support.
  4. Manual installation: Even if you're on a plan that includes automatic SSL installation, you can still manually install an SSL certificate if you prefer. Namecheap provides instructions on how to do this on their website.

To summarize:

Keep in mind that even if you're on a plan that includes automatic SSL installation, you may still need to configure your website to use the SSL certificate. This typically involves updating your website's configuration files and setting the SSL certificate as the default protocol.