How to activate SSL protection for your Joomla 2.5 web site?

In order to turn on an SSL certificate support for your web site you should load your Joomla 2.5 admin area -> Site -> Global Configuration -> Server.

Locate the Force SSL drop-down menu. The possible options are:

  • None - No SSL support.
  • Administrator only - Enables the SSL protection for the Joomla 2.5 admin area.
  • Entire Site - Enables the SSL protection for the entire website including the front end and admin area.

In order to use an SSL certificate with your Joomla 2.5 you will need a Private SSL certificate issued for your domain.

Joomla is a powerful software that is easy to work with once you have the right host to support you. Before you lose any more time with the wrong host, check out the hostlantern Joomla hosting offer.

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