By SturzaMihai
Just today I got an Ubuntu 16.04 server. Followed all the instructions in the welcoming email: setting up the server, installing nginx, configuring ssh and making the dns point the server.
I can view the webpage from it’s IP but not from the domain.
I have my DNS from GoDaddy and it was already pointed to a custom Nameserver(as I was using another hosting service and had a SSL cert installed). Changed to the digital ocean’s nameservers and waited for 8-9 hours. Cleared the cache and everything. When I try to access the server trough the domain I get the error “cannot establish secure connection” and the DNS starts with https:// thus I don’t have a ssl certificate installed.
The domain is: sturza-mihai.eu.
Any advice is welcome… Have a great day!
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The provided hostname loads the default nginx page for me over http. Try a couple browsers or a browser on another device/network.
How to enable ssl free of charge: https://certbot.eff.org/lets-encrypt/ubuntuxenial-nginx.html
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