To secure your server with Transport Layer Security (TLS), follow these steps:

  1. Check Server Compatibility
    Ensure your server software supports TLS 1.2 or higher. Most modern servers (e.g., Nginx, Apache, Node.js) have this enabled by default.

    SSL_TLS_Settings

  2. Generate or Obtain TLS Certificates

    • Use Let's Encrypt for free SSL/TLS certificates: https://letsencrypt.org
    • Or generate self-signed certificates for testing purposes
    TLS_Certificate_Generator

  3. Configure Server Settings
    Update your server configuration file (e.g., nginx.conf, httpd.conf) to enable TLS: 

    ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3;
ssl_ciphers HIGH:!aNULL:!MD5;
    TLS_Configuration_Example

  4. Test TLS Configuration
    Use tools like SSL Labs' SSL Test to verify your setup.

    TLS_Testing_Tool

  5. Restart Server Service
    Apply changes by restarting your server: 

    sudo systemctl restart nginx

For advanced tips on optimizing TLS performance, see our TLS Best Practices Guide. 🚀