OpenSSL + Apache certificate, how?

The_Nerd · 12-25-2004, 03:32 PM

How do I obtain a SSL certificate for my Apache server? Do I have to buy one? Can I make my own? How does this all work, if you haven't noticed I am a

to this SSL stuff.

megaspaz · 12-25-2004, 08:08 PM

if you have the open ssl libraries installed, you can make your own certs (server, client, ca, etc).

if you're using apache2, it provides mod_ssl built in that you just have to enable as a ./configure switch.

anyway, start reading from here and go down.

http://httpd.apache.org/docs-2.0/ssl....html#realcert

The_Nerd · 12-26-2004, 09:18 PM

Thanks.