Self-signed SSL Certificates Apache
TLS (Transport Layer Security) and its predecessor SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) are web protocols used to wrap normal traffic in a protected, encrypted wrapper. This technology enables server and client to communicate securely, and the certificate system allows users to verify the identity of websites. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to set up a self-signed SSL certificate for use with an Apache web server on your OS.
CentOS
How To Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate for Apache on CentOS 8
How To Create an SSL Certificate on Apache for CentOS 7
Debian
How To Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate for Apache in Debian 10
How To Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate for Apache in Debian 9
Ubuntu
How To Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate for Apache in Ubuntu 20.04
How To Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate for Apache in Ubuntu 18.04
How To Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate for Apache in Ubuntu 16.04
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