Digital Ocean WordPress Droplet SSL Setup Guide

Learn how to install free lets encrypt ssl certificate for your digital ocean wordpress droplet.

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Step 1 – Install Letsencrypt CertBot

First, add the repository:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:certbot/certbot

You’ll need to press ENTER to accept.

Afterwards, update the package list to pick up the new repository’s package information:

sudo apt-get update

And finally, install Certbot from the new repository with apt-get:

sudo apt-get install python-certbot-apache

The certbot Let’s Encrypt client is now ready to use.

Step 2 — Set Up the SSL Certificate

sudo certbot –apache -d example.com -d www.example.com

Step 3 – Verifying Certbot Auto-Renewal

sudo certbot renew –dry-run