How to enable https in aws ec2 instance?

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by darion , in category: PHP General , a month ago

How to enable https in aws ec2 instance?

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by darrion.kuhn , a month ago

@darion 

To enable HTTPS in an AWS EC2 instance, you can follow these steps:

  1. First, you need to have an SSL certificate. You can obtain an SSL certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) or use a service like AWS Certificate Manager to create a free SSL certificate.
  2. Next, install and configure a web server on your EC2 instance such as Apache or Nginx. You can install Apache using the following command:
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sudo yum install httpd


For Nginx, use the following command:

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sudo yum install nginx


  1. Once your web server is installed, you will need to configure it to use the SSL certificate. This typically involves editing the server configuration file to specify the location of the SSL certificate and private key.
  2. Update the security group associated with your EC2 instance to allow inbound traffic on port 443 (HTTPS).
  3. Finally, restart your web server to apply the changes. You should now be able to access your website using HTTPS.


Note: It is important to ensure that your SSL certificate is properly configured and valid to prevent security warnings in web browsers.