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Apache Httpd SSL Install

May 30, 2025
These steps will show you how to install an SSL certificate that only secures a single domain name on APACHE HTTPD. If you need to secure multiple servers or devices, you will need to install the certificate on each one individually. If you haven't generated your certificate and finished the validation process yet, please refer to our CSR generation instructions before proceeding with the steps below. 

Step 1: Obtain an SSL certificate
  1. Choose a reputable certificate authority (CA) to issue your certificate. Popular options include DigiCert, GlobalSign, and Comodo.
  2. Follow the CA's instructions to generate a certificate signing request (CSR). This process will typically involve providing information about your organization and the domain for which you are requesting the certificate.
  3. Once the CA has verified your information, they will provide you with the SSL certificate and any intermediate certificates that need to be installed. These files will typically be in the form of .crt or .pem files.
Step 2: Install the SSL certificate on your Apache server
  1. Copy the SSL certificate and any intermediate certificates to the server where you will be installing the certificate. A common location to store these files is in the /etc/ssl/ directory.
  2. Locate the Apache configuration file, typically called httpd.conf or apache2.conf, and open it in a text editor.
  3. In the configuration file, locate the VirtualHost section for the domain you are installing the certificate on. If you have multiple VirtualHost sections, make sure to choose the correct one.
  4. In the VirtualHost section, add the following lines, making sure to replace /path/to/ with the actual path to the certificate and key files on your server:
    SSLEngine on
       SSLCertificateFile /path/to/your_domain_name.crt
       SSLCertificateKeyFile /path/to/your_private.key
  5. If your server uses an intermediate certificate, you will also need to specify the path to it. This can be done by adding the following line to the VirtualHost section:
    SSLCACertificateFile /path/to/intermediate.crt
  6. Save and close the configuration file.
  7. Restart the Apache server for the changes to take effect.
Step 3: Verify the SSL certificate installation
  1. Use a browser to visit the website using https:// and make sure that the certificate is correctly installed and trusted.
  2. Also, you can use online SSL checker tools such as SSLShopper, SSL Checker or Qualys SSL Labs, to verify your SSL certificate.








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