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A step-by-step guide to implementing Lets Encrypt TLS certificate in Nginx.
Securing site with a TLS certificate is essential.
So yes, Say YES to HTTPS.
Lets Encrypt offer aFREE certificate.
However, if you are accepting a financial transaction, then you may want to go for acommercial certificate.
Lets implement TLS in Nginx…
I assume you already have Nginx installed and running if not refer to thisinstallation guide.
There are multiple ways to get this done.
Lets Encrypt using Certbot
One of the easiest and recommended ways to install it.
Ive selected Nginx and Ubuntu as you might see below.
And, Ill be executing the below on the Nginx server to plant the certbot plugin.
Once all ok, its time to use a certbot plugin to install a certificate in Nginx.
you might use the below command which will take care of modifying the necessary file to configure the certificate.
Ex:
Certbot automation issmart!
But what if you cant or dont want to use Certbot?
Provide your URL and proceed with the verification method.
Once verified, you will get the certificate, private key, and CA.
Download them, and transfer to Nginx server.
An alternative to Lets Encrypt, you might also useZeroSSLwhich is explainedhereabout the implementation.
Next, you may want to test your site forSSL/TLS vulnerabilityand fix them if found.
