How do I install SSL certificates on Nginx?

How do I install SSL certificates on Nginx?

To install SSL certificates on Nginx, you'll need to follow these steps: 1. Obtain an SSL certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA). 2. Upload the certificate files to your server. 3. Edit your Nginx configuration file to include the SSL settings. 4. Test the configuration and restart Nginx.

What files do I need to upload for the SSL certificate?

You typically need to upload the certificate file (often with a .crt or .pem extension) and the private key file (usually with a .key extension). Sometimes, you may also need an intermediate certificate file.

How do I edit the Nginx configuration file?

You can edit the Nginx configuration file using a text editor like nano or vim. The file is usually located at /etc/nginx/nginx.conf or in the sites-available directory. Look for the server block and add the SSL directives.

What are the SSL directives I need to add?

You need to add the following directives: listen 443 ssl;, ssl_certificate /path/to/your/certificate.crt;, and ssl_certificate_key /path/to/your/private.key;. Make sure to replace the paths with the actual locations of your files.