How do I install an SSL certificate on Nginx?

How do I install an SSL certificate on Nginx?

To install an SSL certificate on Nginx, you'll need to follow these steps: 1. Obtain your SSL certificate files. 2. Upload them 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 for the installation?

You typically need the certificate file (often .crt), the private key file (often .key), and sometimes 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 /etc/nginx/sites-available/default.

What should I add to the configuration for SSL?

You need to add a server block for SSL, specifying the listen directive on port 443, the ssl_certificate, and ssl_certificate_key directives.