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SSL setup guide

Set up SSL and HTTPS for your AI-built app

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Short answer

Your app serving over HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate that auto-renews.

Why this matters

Your app works on HTTP but browsers warn visitors it is not secure, and some features require HTTPS.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Point your domain to the server

    SSL requires the domain to resolve to the server before you can request a certificate.

    • Add an A record from your domain to the VPS IP.
    • Wait for DNS propagation (up to 24 hours).
    • Verify the domain resolves to the server IP.
  2. 02

    Request and install the SSL certificate

    Use Let's Encrypt or your deploy panel to get a free SSL certificate.

    • Use Certbot or your deploy panel built-in SSL feature.
    • Configure the certificate for both www and non-www domains.
    • Set up automatic renewal so the certificate does not expire.
  3. 03

    Force HTTPS and test

    Redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS and verify everything works.

    • Configure HTTP to HTTPS redirect on the server.
    • Test that all pages, API routes, and assets load over HTTPS.
    • Verify the SSL certificate chain is valid with an online checker.

Where RepoAssistant fits

RepoAssistant sets up SSL with HTTPS and auto-renewal during AI app deployment.