How to Install an SSL Certificate on macOS Server?

Website security is an underrated aspect many businesses must tackle for better conversions. WHY? It’s simple: will you browse on websites that are hacked? No, right! So, what’s the bare minimum you need to secure a website? An SSL certificate. It is a digital certificate that helps secure the connection between a browser and the server. Installing an SSL certificate on your server can ensure the website’s security. However, every server has specific requirements for the installation process. This article is a comprehensive guide for SSL installation in Apple’s macOS server. But first, you need to understand the importance of installing SSL on macOS. SSL Installation Guide for macOS Server Installation of an SSL certificate on your macOS server requires downloading the certificate files from the bundle received from CA. You can buy SSL certificates from trustworthy CAs by submitting a certificate signing request. Here is how to generate CSR for your certificate request for macOS: Open the Keychain Access.app from Utilities under “Applications.” Choose the “Keychain Access” from the “Certificate Assistant” tab and click “Request a Certificate From a Certificate Authority. Next, enter the email address in the “User Email Address” field in the “Certificate Assistant.” Now, enter your […]