SSL Certificate Setup for OpenCart (Let's Encrypt / Wildcard)

Description

HTTPS is a mandatory requirement for an online store: without it Google Chrome displays a "Not Secure" warning, browsers block payment forms, and search engines reduce rankings. An SSL certificate is the first step to a secure store.

We install SSL certificates for OpenCart and ocStore and perform complete HTTPS configuration: 301 redirects, OpenCart config updates, Mixed Content resolution and HSTS setup.

Installation Scope

• SSL certificate selection and obtainment: Let's Encrypt (free) or commercial
• Web server installation (Nginx or Apache) and certificate chain verification
• Automatic renewal configuration (Let's Encrypt via certbot)
• config.php and admin/config.php update: HTTP_SERVER → HTTPS
• 301 redirect from HTTP to HTTPS for all pages
• Mixed Content detection and resolution (HTTP resources on HTTPS page)
• HSTS configuration for downgrade attack protection

Result Verification

After installation we verify the certificate via SSL Labs (target — A or A+ rating), absence of Mixed Content via browser console and redirect correctness. We provide a 30-day expiry reminder.