How do I renew SSL certificates on Nginx?

How do I renew SSL certificates on Nginx?

To renew SSL certificates on Nginx, you typically need to follow these steps: 1. Check your current certificate's expiration date. 2. Use Certbot or your certificate provider's tool to renew the certificate. 3. Update the certificate files in your Nginx configuration. 4. Test the configuration with nginx -t. 5. Reload Nginx with sudo systemctl reload nginx.

What if I'm using Let's Encrypt?

If you're using Let's Encrypt, you can renew your certificate automatically with Certbot. Just run sudo certbot renew, and it will handle the renewal process for you.

How can I check if the renewal was successful?

You can check if the renewal was successful by visiting your website and checking the SSL certificate details in your browser. Alternatively, you can use the command openssl s_client -connect yourdomain.com:443 to view the certificate information.

Are there any common issues I should be aware of?

Yes, common issues include incorrect file paths in your Nginx configuration, firewall settings blocking port 443, or not having the necessary permissions to access the certificate files.