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Activate SSL Namecheap with EC2 Server


I have a website on an EC2 service from AWS. The web domain was purchased on Namecheap with SSL protection. I was investigating how to activate this ssl protection. The first thing I did was to generate the CSR code from my EC2 instance. Then I went to Namecheap to use this code and activate the SSL Protection. I complete the DCV validation using the "HTTP-based validation". Now in my Namecheap main panel the SSL certificate says to be active. But when wanting to go to my website, it still does not appear. Is there something I need to do? Thank you all for your time!


Solution

  • Yes, you will need to install the certificate and private key on your web server. You will also need to setup / enable HTTPS on your web server.

    https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/795/14/how-to-install-ssl-certificates