Really Simple SSL is a WordPress plugin that helps you set up and configure SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) for your website. Here are the steps to set up the Really Simple SSL plugin:
Install the Really Simple SSL plugin from the WordPress plugin repository. You can do this by going to the "Plugins" section in your WordPress dashboard, searching for "Really Simple SSL", and clicking "Install Now" and then "Activate".
Once the plugin is activated, a new menu item called "SSL" will appear in your WordPress dashboard. Click on it to open the plugin settings.
The plugin will check if your website has a valid SSL certificate. If your website does not have an SSL certificate, the plugin will provide instructions on how to obtain one.
If your website already has an SSL certificate, the plugin will display a message that SSL is not yet active, and provide a button to activate it. Click on the "Go ahead, activate SSL!" button.
The plugin will now configure your website to use SSL. This may take a few moments, and you may be logged out of your WordPress dashboard during the process. When the process is complete, you will be redirected to your website with SSL enabled.
Finally, it's recommended to test your website with the SSL enabled by visiting your site with https:// at the beginning of the URL to make sure everything is working as expected.
That's it! Your website is now secured with SSL.