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Can't access the domain but can accessit by IP address of droplet

Posted on June 14, 2022

I have used the Wordpress Droplet 1-Click to install the wordpress. I have activated ssl of Let’s encrypt then I reboot the droplet , but still domain showing insecure connection , site can’t be reached. When I run droplet IP address in the web browser , it shows the website. Please help me in accessing the website and its wordpress dashboard.



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Hi there,

Did you get any errors when you ran the Let’s Encrypt installation?

Note that you need to first point your A record to the Droplet’s IP address, before running the SSL installation.

Also is it just the SSL warning that you are getting or does the website not load at all?

Best,

Bobby

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