SSL Certificates and NGINX

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With DNSimple you can request an SSL certificate that you can install on NGINX to enable HTTPS for a site.

This article provides step-by-step instructions to obtain a new SSL certificate via DNSimple, install it on NGINX, and configure the NGINX host.

Before you start, please take a moment to review information and prices about our SSL certificates. Most common questions are answered in the SSL certificates FAQ.

Obtain the SSL certificate

We have prepared a guide to purchasing an SSL certificate. Once you have followed that and the certificate has been issued, return to the certificate page for the next step.

Install the SSL certificate on NGINX

Open the certificate page and click .

Click the NGINX section

On that page, click the NGINX section and follow the directions presented to you.