Configured HTTPS on Apache Server

📅 2024-09-13 — Session: Configured HTTPS on Apache Server

🕒 18:40–18:50
🏷️ Labels: Apache, SSL, HTTPS, Certbot, Web Security
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The goal of this session was to secure the Apache server by configuring HTTPS access using SSL certificates.

Key Activities

• Troubleshooting Apache Configuration: Reviewed and adjusted configurations, checked logs, and verified SSL settings to troubleshoot HTTPS access issues.
• Installing SSL Certificate: Used Certbot to install an SSL certificate for the domain matuteiglesias.link to ensure secure HTTPS access.
• Installing Apache Plugin for Certbot: Installed the necessary Apache plugin for Certbot to facilitate SSL configuration.
• Configuring SSL for Virtual Hosts: Selected the correct virtual host in Certbot and configured SSL certificates, followed by verification and Apache server restart.
• Redirecting HTTP to HTTPS: Configured the server to redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS, ensuring secure access to the site.

Achievements

• Successfully configured HTTPS access on the Apache server for the domain matuteiglesias.link.
• Ensured all HTTP traffic is redirected to HTTPS, enhancing web security.

Pending Tasks

• Monitor the server logs for any SSL-related issues or errors.
• Regularly update the SSL certificates and configurations as needed.