Remove an SSL certificate

Overview

You can remove an SSL certificate from your domain using either the Manage Websites page or the Secure Certificates page in the panel.

Only remove an SSL certificate if absolutely necessary

When you remove an SSL certificate, any internal links within your site that start with HTTPS will immediately throw an insecure browser warning, which could cause visitors to avoid your website. See the following articles for further details.

It's highly recommended your website maintain an active SSL certificate to keep your site and data secure. DreamHost offers a free Let's Encrypt certificate you can install in the panel to simplfy this process.

How do I remove an SSL certificate?

To remove a certificate:

  1. Navigate to the Manage Websites page.

  2. Open the SSL Security page:

    • If in Grid view, click the 'vertical 3 dots' button for your domain. From the popout menu, click the SSL Security link.

    • If in List view, click the 'vertical 3 dots' button to the right of your domain. From the popout menu, click the SSL Security link.

  3. Click the Security tab.

  4. Under Website Security, click the Manage button.

  5. On the next page, click the Remove Certificate dropdown.

  6. Click the Delete button.

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