To use Certbot to obtain and install an SSL/TLS certificate for your website, you will need to follow these steps:
- Make sure that Certbot is installed on your server and your web server software (such as Apache or Nginx) is configured and running.
- Determine which domain(s) you want to secure with an SSL/TLS certificate. Certbot can install a certificate for a single domain or for multiple domains on a single certificate (such as example.com and www.example.com).
Run the Certbot command to obtain and install an SSL/TLS certificate for your domain(s). The exact command will depend on your web server software and the options you want to use. Here is an example of how you might run the Certbot command for a website using the Nginx web server:
sudo certbot --nginx -d example.com -d www.example.com
- Follow the prompts to complete the process of requesting a certificate from a certificate authority (CA) and verifying your ownership of the domain.
- Once the certificate is issued and installed, your website should now be secured with an SSL/TLS certificate. You can verify that the certificate is installed correctly by accessing your website using HTTPS in a web browser.
Keep in mind that the exact process for obtaining and installing an SSL/TLS certificate with Certbot may vary depending on your specific server setup and the options you choose. If you have any difficulty using Certbot to obtain and install a certificate, you can refer to the documentation or seek help from the community.