Tag: Certificate File
Certificates and keys are stored in several types of files. Files that store certificates and keys can have the following formats: .pem, .arm, .der, .pfx .
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Enable Wildcard Certificate for Your HTTPS Web Server on Linux for Free
Securing web servers has never been more crucial, and one effective way to achieve this is by using wildcard certificates. These certificates simplify the management of SSL/TLS encryption for multiple subdomains under a single domain. In this guide, we will walk through the process of enabling a wildcard certificate for your web server on Linux. Read more…
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Using Let’s Encrypt with Nginx on Ubuntu to Enable HTTPS on Manually-Administered Websites
Securing websites with HTTPS has become a critical standard for privacy, trust, and search engine optimization. Let’s Encrypt, a free and automated certificate authority, simplifies this process. This article outlines a step-by-step guide to enable HTTPS using Let’s Encrypt certificates on manually-administrated websites with Nginx on Ubuntu. Read more…
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Run Remote Commands with SSH and Certificate Authentication on Linux / macOS Terminal
1. Ensure SSH Key-Based Authentication Is Set Up Before proceeding, make sure you have SSH key-based authentication set up between your local machine and the remote server: By default, this creates the keys in ~/.ssh/id_rsa (private key) and ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub (public key). You can use ssh-copy-id: Or, manually append the public key to the ~/.ssh/authorized_keys file… Read more…
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Converting Certificates Using OpenSSL on Windows Platform
Download and install Win64/Win32 OpenSSL first The Win64/Win32 OpenSSL Installation Project is dedicated to providing a simple installation of OpenSSL for Microsoft Windows. It is easy to set up and easy to use through the simple, effective installer. No need to compile anything or jump through any hoops, just click a few times and it… Read more…