Upload and Manage SSL Certificates
Learn how to upload and manage SSL certificates in the Medianova Control Panel.
SSL/TLS certificates enable encrypted HTTPS communication between users and CDN Resources. You can upload your own certificate, use Medianova’s shared SSL, or activate a free certificate provided by Let’s Encrypt.
Access the SSL Management Page
To start managing SSL certificates, open the Medianova Control Panel and navigate to the SSL Management section.
Go to CDN → SSL Management in the left-hand menu.
Review the list of existing certificates in your organization.
Click Add New SSL to begin adding a certificate.
Add a New SSL Certificate
When adding a certificate, you will be asked to choose the SSL type and format.
Choose SSL Type
Own SSL
Upload your own SSL/TLS certificate issued by a Certificate Authority (CA).
Free SSL
Use a free SSL certificate automatically issued by Medianova (Let’s Encrypt).
Click Next after selecting the desired option.
Own SSL Setup
If you selected Own SSL, choose a certificate format and provide the required information.
Choose Certificate Format
Domain SSL
Extract an existing certificate directly from your domain if HTTPS is enabled.
.crt / .pem / .key (Paste Content)
Paste your certificate, private key, and CA chain into the input fields.
.crt / .pem / .key (Upload File)
Upload the certificate and private key files directly from your device.
.pfx (Personal Information Exchange)
Upload a .pfx file containing your certificate, key, and chain. Provide a password if required.
Field Descriptions
SSL Name
Internal display name for your SSL certificate.
Domain Name
Domain or wildcard domain to secure.
Certificate (.crt)
Public certificate file for HTTPS validation.
Private Key
Private key matching the certificate.
Certificate Password
Password for encrypted key or .pfx file.
CA Chain / Intermediate Certificates
Certificates linking your domain to the root authority.
Free SSL Setup
If you selected Free SSL, fill in the following details:
SSL Name
A name to identify the certificate in your organization.
Wildcard
Toggle this option to secure all subdomains under the same domain.
Domain
Select the CDN domain to apply the certificate.
Click Add Free SSL to issue and install your certificate automatically.
Assign SSL to a CDN Resource
After uploading or creating your certificate, assign it to a specific CDN Resource.
Go to CDN → CDN Resources.
Open the SSL tab (or CNAME & SSL for Small and Large resources).
Select one of the following options:
SNI (Own SSL): Use your uploaded SSL certificate.
Shared SSL: Use Medianova’s shared certificate.
Click Save to apply the changes.
Manage and Validate SSL Certificates
From the SSL Management page, you can:
Edit SSL Name – Rename an existing certificate.
Replace SSL – Upload a new certificate to replace an expired one.
Delete – Remove unused or expired certificates.
Leaf Certificate
The primary certificate for your domain.
Intermediate Certificates
Bridge between the leaf and the root authority.
Root Certificate
Trusted by browsers and operating systems.
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