How to Install an SSL Certificate on the Google Cloud Platform?

With Google Cloud Platform, it’s never been easier to install and manage your SSL certificate. With a user-friendly interface and robust security features, you can rest assured that your website is secure 24/7. So why settle for a potentially vulnerable website?

Take control of your website’s security, and with us, learn how to install an SSL certificate on Google Cloud Platform today!

Generate CSR

So, do you want to install SSL on GCP? Great! But you must generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) before you do. This encoded text block contains essential information about your domain and company, allowing the Certificate Authority to verify your identity.

With two convenient options, you can use CSR Generator or manually create your CSR directly on the Google Cloud Platform.

Install an SSL Certificate on Google Cloud Platform

After receiving the files from your Certificate Authority, it’s time to prepare for installation. Unzip the archive to reveal the crucial SSL files you will need: Yourdomain.crt and Yourdomain.ca-bundle.

These two text files are all you need to install SSL on GCP successfully. So let’s get started and make your website a haven for both you and your visitors.

Install an SSL certificate on the Google Cloud Platform in a snap with these simple steps:

STEP-1: Log in to your Google Cloud account.

STEP-2: From the top menu, select Product and Services and click on App Engine.

STEP-3: Go to Settings, then to SSL Certificate.

STEP-4: Hit the Upload a new certificate button.

STEP-5: In the Add a new SSL Certificate window, upload your certificate and private key files or paste in their codes.

If uploading, ensure you have a combined certificate file including both your primary cert (yourdomain.crt) and ca-bundle codes (yourdomain.ca-bundle), in that order, with no extra spaces.

If pasting manually, first paste yourdomain.crt contents, then the ca-bundle codes.

STEP-6: Paste the contents of your private key into the Unencrypted PEM encoded RSA private key box or upload it.

STEP-7: Click Upload to import your SSL certificate.

Finally, go to Enable SSL for the following custom domains under the Settings page, select your domain, and you’re done!

Voila! Your SSL certificate has been successfully installed, and you have learned how to install an SSL certificate on Google Cloud Platform.

Test your SSL Installation

After successfully installing an SSL certificate on the Google Cloud Platform, verifying it for any potential errors and vulnerabilities is essential. For this, we suggest using advanced SSL tools that can quickly scan and provide a report on the status of your SSL certificate and its setup.