Effortlessly Renew Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificates on Ubuntu

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:

1. Prerequisites:

• Ensure Certbot is installed on your Ubuntu system.
• Verify the domains associated with the expiring certificate.

1. Renewal Process:

   sudo certbot renew

• For specific domain renewal:

   sudo certbot certonly --force-renew -d example.com

3. 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”.

1. Execute the renewal command:

   sudo certbot renew

Certbot will identify and renew any expiring certificates installed on your system.

2. 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.