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diff --git a/_posts/2018-08-07-setting-up-free-ssl.md b/_posts/2018-08-07-setting-up-free-ssl.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..37fd8d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2018-08-07-setting-up-free-ssl.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: "Setting Up a Free SSL" +date: 2018-08-07 +--- + + +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. |