Setting Up Wildcard SSL with Cloudflare on FlyWP
Follow this step-by-step guide to configure a wildcard SSL certificate using Cloudflare on FlyWP.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Access to your FlyWP dashboard.
- A Cloudflare API token with permission to edit DNS records. You can create one by visitingCloudflare API Tokens.
Steps to Configure Wildcard SSL
Section titled “Steps to Configure Wildcard SSL”1. Create a Cloudflare API Token
Section titled “1. Create a Cloudflare API Token”- Go to theAPI Tokens page on Cloudflare.
- Create an API token with the necessary DNS permissions for your domain.
2. Access the SSL Settings on FlyWP
Section titled “2. Access the SSL Settings on FlyWP”- Log in to your FlyWP dashboard and open the site for which you want to install the wildcard SSL certificate.
- Navigate to the SSL tab.
3. Configure SSL with Let’s Encrypt
Section titled “3. Configure SSL with Let’s Encrypt”- Select the Let’s Encrypt option under the SSL settings.
- Confirm your domain names to ensure they match what you want to secure with the wildcard certificate.
4. Set Cloudflare as DNS Provider
Section titled “4. Set Cloudflare as DNS Provider”- Choose Cloudflare as the DNS provider.
- Paste your Cloudflare API Token in the provided input box.
5. Install and Activate the Certificate
Section titled “5. Install and Activate the Certificate”- Click the Install Certificate button to start the generation process.
- Once the wildcard SSL certificate is generated, click the Activate button to enable it.
Additional Notes
Section titled “Additional Notes”- Ensure your domain is proxied through Cloudflare so the SSL works seamlessly.
- If you face any issues, double-check your Cloudflare API token permissions and domain configurations.
With these steps, your wildcard SSL certificate should be successfully installed and activated on your FlyWP site.
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