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Looking to secure your domain with a custom SSL for your RunCloud web apps? The Custom SSL option makes it easy to install certificates from trusted providers like Verisign, GeoTrust, Comodo, and more.

A Custom SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a powerful tool that strengthens your website’s security by creating an encrypted connection between your server and visitors’ browsers. Unlike shared certificates, custom SSL certificates are specifically tailored to your domain, offering an extra layer of protection and ensuring a direct, trusted connection to your site.

Beyond encryption, an SSL certificate also acts as a digital badge of authenticity. When users land on your site, their browser checks the certificate to ensure it’s valid and issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). This process helps protect your visitors from phishing attacks, where cybercriminals create fake websites to deceive them. With an SSL certificate, you not only secure your data but also build trust with your audience.

PREREQUISITES

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Before we proceed with installing a custom SSL on your web app, there are a few essential files you’ll need to have on hand. These files are crucial for the installation process:

1. Private Key

A private key is a secret piece of data used in encryption. The private key ensures that only the server can decrypt the data sent to it.

2. SSL Certificate

An SSL certificate is a digital credential that verifies the authenticity of your website and creates a secure, encrypted connection between your server and your visitors’ browsers. It plays a crucial role in safeguarding data privacy and ensuring the integrity of information exchanged during transmission.

3. CA Bundle

A CA (Certificate Authority) bundle is a group of intermediate certificates that establish a connection between your SSL certificate and a trusted root certificate. This ensures your SSL certificate is recognized and trusted by all browsers and devices, offering seamless security for your site visitors.

These files are typically provided by your SSL certificate provider. Once you have these files ready, we can move forward with the steps to install a custom SSL for your RunCloud web app.

Step 1: Log in to your RunCloud account.

Step 2: Choose your server from the list of available servers.

Step 3: Navigate to Web Applications (you can also create a new one if needed).

Once you’re in the server dashboard, click on Web Applications from the menu on the left.

Step 4: Select the web app where you want to install the SSL.

Step 5: From the Web Application’s menu on the left, click on the SSL/TLS option.

Step 6: Next, click on the “Use SSL/TLS Basic” button.

Step 7: In the SSL installation window that appears, select the “Custom” option.

Step 8: Now, you’ll be able to copy and paste the contents of your SSL certificate into the fields provided in the same window.

In the ‘Private Key’ field, enter the private key associated with your SSL certificate.

For the ‘Certificate’ field, paste the SSL certificate (typically provided with a .crt extension), followed by the CA bundle (usually provided with .ca or .ca-bundle extensions). Make sure to paste these one after another.

Note: File extensions may vary depending on your SSL provider. You might need to extract files from a ZIP archive or contact your provider to ensure you have the correct files.

Step 9: Once all the details are correctly filled in, click on “Deploy SSL” to complete the process.

Kindly visit your website https://yourdomain.tld to confirm your website is secure now!

CSR (Certificate Signing Request)

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A CSR (Certificate Signing Request) is an encoded block of text generated on your server when requesting an SSL certificate from a certificate authority (CA). It includes essential details such as your domain name, company information, and public key, which the CA uses to issue your SSL certificate.

It’s important to note that RunCloud currently does not offer an interface to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR). However, you can easily generate the CSR directly from your server terminal as the root user.​ Also, you can generate the CSR and key at any location on the server, but make sure to keep the key and CSR safe.

Still having trouble or need some help? Don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re here to assist you every step of the way!!!