Domain verification for SSL using an HTTP file

Confirming a domain for SSL via an HTTP file

After selecting the HTTP File method in the SSL certificate order, you need to complete a few simple steps.

Step 1. Downloading the verification file

In the SSL management panel, open the Manage section and click Download file.
Save the downloaded verification file to your computer without making any changes.

Step 2. Uploading the file to the server

Connect to your server and upload the file to the following directory:

/.well-known/pki-validation/

After that, the file must be accessible in a browser at the following address:

http://yourdomain.com/.well-known/pki-validation/filename.txt

Please pay attention to the following requirements:

• the file must open directly without redirects;
• the file name and its contents must not be changed;
• the page must return an HTTP 200 status code.

Step 3. Completing the domain check

After the file is uploaded correctly, return to the SSL management panel and start the verification process.
A standard domain validation procedure will then be performed, after which the SSL certificate will be issued or reissued.