Install SSL Certificate¶

Here’s a basic guide on how to install Cloudflare SSL in Nginx Proxy Manager:

1. Generate Cloudflare Origin Certificate:
- Go to SSL/TLS -> Origin Server.
- Click Create Certificate and let Cloudflare generate the certificate and private key.
- Copy the Origin Certificate and Private Key displayed.

2. Create Certificate Files:
- Open a text editor on your local machine.
- Paste the Origin Certificate into a file named

certificate.pem

- Paste the Private Key into a file named

privatekey.pem

- Save both files securely.

3. Upload Certificate to Nginx Proxy Manager:
- Go to your Nginx Proxy Manager dashboard.
- Navigate to SSL Certificates.
- Click Add SSL Certificate -> Custom.
- Use the Browse button to upload the `certificate.pem` and `privatekey.pem` files.
- Ensure they are placed in the correct fields (Certificate and Private Key).

4. Set SSL for Proxy Host:
- Go to Proxy Hosts in Nginx Proxy Manager.
- Edit or create a proxy host.
- Under the SSL tab, select the SSL certificate you uploaded.
- Optionally, enable Force SSL.

5. Set Cloudflare SSL Mode:
- In Cloudflare, set the SSL/TLS mode to Full (strict) for better security.