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+title: "Setting Up a Free SSL"
+date: 2018-08-07
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+I never had to worry about SSL certificates when I originally hosted my blog through Github Pages, but since switching over to Surge.sh I lost my ability to utilize `https` protocol.
+
+Luckily, Cloudflare offers a very simple way to implement SSL on your website - and it's free!
+
+### SSL in 3 easy steps
+
+1. You will need to have a Cloudflare account - <a href="https://dash.cloudflare.com/sign-up">you can setup one here</a>. Be sure to select the 'Free' pricing plan (unless you want some extras features)
+2. Follow the process on updating your nameservers to the proper Cloudflare servers and wait for your domain to update the changes. (This can take up to 24 hours)
+3. From the main Cloudflare dashboard navigate to the Crypto tab. Then under the SSL section, select "Flexible" from the dropdown.
+
+### Enjoy your newly secure site
+
+That's it! Give it a bit of time and soon your website will support `https` and best of all it costs you nothing!
+
+I suggest checking out the other interesting features Cloudflare offers while your playing with the dashboard as well. They have a lot of impressive options that can really improve the overall performance of your site / web app.