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Getting an SSL Certificate for Your Zendesk Help Center

Find out how to get an SSL certificate from Zendesk or your provider to enable host mapping and secure connections.

Can Zendesk provide an SSL certificate for my help center?

Yes, Zendesk can provide an SSL certificate for your help center at no extra cost. This is essential for enabling host mapping and ensuring secure connections.

Alternatively, you can obtain an SSL certificate from your web hosting provider and upload it to your Zendesk account. Proper SSL configuration is crucial for preventing unwanted redirects to the Zendesk subdomain.


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Why does Zendesk redirect to the subdomain instead of my host-mapped address?

If you're being redirected to your Zendesk subdomain instead of your host-mapped address, it might be due to incomplete settings. Ensure that your host mapping is correctly set up by following the instructions in the article: Host mapping -…

How can I fix the issue of seeing a different brand's subdomain on Zendesk?

If users see a different brand's subdomain when accessing your Zendesk, it might be due to misconfigured page redirects. While your host mapping setup may appear correct, there could be underlying issues. To resolve this, it's best to contact…

What should I do if my host mapping setup seems correct but redirects still occur?

Even if your host mapping setup appears correct, redirects to the Zendesk subdomain might still occur due to other issues. It's important to ensure that all settings, including SSL certificates, are properly configured. If the problem persists,…

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