Maintain the security of your web applications with a renewed Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate on your Ubuntu server.
Renewing Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificates:
- Prerequisites:
- Ensure Certbot is installed on your Ubuntu system.
- Verify the domains associated with the expiring certificate.
- Renewal Process:
sudo certbot renew
- For specific domain renewal:
sudo certbot certonly --force-renew -d example.com
- Verification:
- Confirm successful renewal using:
sudo certbot certificates
Example Renewal Scenario:
Consider a scenario where you need to renew an SSL certificate for the domain “example.com”.
- Execute the renewal command:
sudo certbot renew
Certbot will identify and renew any expiring certificates installed on your system.
- Verify the renewal:
sudo certbot certificates
This command will display a list of installed certificates, including their expiration dates. Ensure the certificate for “example.com” has been updated with a new expiration date.
By following these steps, you can seamlessly renew your Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates, ensuring the continued security of your web applications and maintaining user trust.
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