SSL Certificate Installation Guide 🛡️

SSL certificates are essential for securing websites and encrypting data transmissions. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you install one:

1. Generate a CSR
   Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using OpenSSL:

   openssl req -new -newkey rsa:2048 -nodes -keyout domain.key -out domain.csr
   

   

2. Purchase SSL Certificate
   Obtain a certificate from a trusted CA (e.g., Let's Encrypt, DigiCert).
   Learn more about SSL certificate types

3. Install Certificate on Server
   Place the certificate files in your server's configuration directory. For Apache:

   sudo cp domain.crt /etc/ssl/certs/
   sudo cp domain.key /etc/ssl/private/
   

   

4. Configure Server Settings
   Update your server's config file (e.g., httpd.conf or nginx.conf) with the certificate paths.
   Check SSL configuration tips

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

   sudo systemctl restart apache2
   

   

6. Verify Installation
   Use SSL Checker Tools to confirm the certificate is active and valid.

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