How to Generate an SSL Certificate for Development
Generating an SSL certificate for local development is essential when working with HTTPS-enabled applications. This guide explains how to create a self-signed SSL certificate using OpenSSL and highlights its usefulness when testing HTTPS-enabled applications, including with Nginx on Docker Compose.
Create a file named openssl.cnf to specify the certificate details. Below is an example configuration:
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What it covers
- Step 1: Create a Configuration File
- Step 2: Generate a Private Key
- Step 3: Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
- Step 4: Generate a Self-Signed Certificate
- Step 5: Verify the Certificate
- Adding the Certificate to Your Browser
- Using the Certificate with Nginx on Docker Compose
The full article is on Bliztek, LLC Blog, my web development company's blog. This page is the summary.
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