I'm hosting a website on my Raspberry Pi and have purchased a domain name from OVH. I've linked the domain to my static IP, and DNS checks confirm the propagation is fine. However, when I try to access my website, I keep getting a "this connection is not private" warning. I know this is because I don't have SSL, but there's no option to bypass the warning—just a message stating the website usually uses encryption. When I try to access it with HTTP, it just redirects to HTTPS and brings me back to the same warning. What steps can I take to resolve this and make my site accessible?
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It sounds like you need to set up SSL for your site. Modern browsers have tightened security, and they usually block unsecure HTTP traffic. I would suggest getting an SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt; it's free and works well with Apache. Make sure to open port 443 for HTTPS connections and configure your server accordingly.
Just creating SSL certificates is essential. You can get some instructions on how to configure your server with Apache and Certbot to handle HTTPS connections. Avoid using an unprotected connection since it could lead to your site being blocked by browsers.
Yeah, many browsers are really strict now with forcing HTTPS. Try setting up Let's Encrypt, and then switch over to using port 443. This is the recommended way to go for secure sites nowadays.
You should definitely open port 443 and install a certificate. Browsers won't let you browse through port 80 anymore. If you're unfamiliar with SSL setup, using Certbot alongside Apache can simplify the process. It also auto-renews your certificates, so you don’t have to worry about manual renewals.
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