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How do I install a third-party SSL certificate with Flywheel?
NoteThe following instructions are for providing your own SSL certificate from a third-party provider. We are also able offer Simple SSL certificates for free. Installing an existing SSL certificate...
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Flywheel Simple SSL FAQ
What’s the cost for Simple SSL? Is it really free? Yep, it’s really free! Simple, right? How does Simple SSL work? How is the certificate generated? Simple SSL certificates are issued by Let’s Encrypt,...
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How do I add Simple SSL to my site?
NoteThis guide is only intended for sites that do not currently have an SSL certificate installed. For directions on how to switch from using your own certificate to using Simple SSL, you’ll want to...
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How do I switch from using my own SSL certificate to using Simple SSL?
Note Let’s Encrypt certificates are domain validated. Higher validation like OV and EV, wildcard, and multi-domain SSL certificates are not currently available with Simple SSL. Simple SSL is also not...
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How do I validate my domain for Simple SSL?
If you enable the Simple SSL feature for a domain that is not currently pointed to Flywheel (for example, if you enable Simple SSL before your Flywheel site goes live), you’ll first need to validate...
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What is Simple SSL?
Flywheel’s Simple SSL feature is a fully-automatic, 100% free SSL certificate, installed and activated in minutes! Previously, if you wanted to secure your site with SSL, you would have needed to...
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How do I change the domain of my Simple SSL certificate?
NoteAt this time, our Simple SSL certificates are for paid subscriptions only. If you would like to test out a demo site with SSL, we recommend using our Local by Flywheel development software. If you...
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Can I use Simple SSL for an eCommerce site?
Simple SSL provides you with a domain validated SSL certificate issued through Let’s Encrypt. If you’re wondering whether the level of security and encryption provided by a Simple SSL certificate is...
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How do I secure a secondary domain with Simple SSL?
Flywheel’s Simple SSL through Let’s Encrypt is a great way to cover the primary domain on a site with a free SSL certificate! However, one limitation of Simple SSL is that it can’t cover any secondary...
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How do I secure my Flywheel temporary domain?
Whether you’re developing a new site or assuring the quality of a recent migration, you may find it necessary to secure your site with SSL while using the Flywheel temporary domain. Don’t worry, we’ve...
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Why does my dashboard say “Your SSL access is temporarily blocked”?
If you’ve tried enabling Simple SSL on your on site multiple occasions within a short timeframe, you may run into this message on your Flywheel dashboard: This indicates that the SSL certificate has...
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Flywheel Simple SSL FAQ
Have questions about Flywheel’s Simple SSL feature? You’ve come to the right place! Table of Contents: 1. What’s the cost for Simple SSL? Is it really free? 2. How does Simple SSL work? How is the...
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What is Simple SSL?
Flywheel’s Simple SSL feature is a fully automatic 100% free SSL certificate, installed and activated in minutes! Previously, if you wanted to secure your site with SSL, you would have needed to...
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How do I change the domain of my Simple SSL certificate?
NoteAt this time, our Simple SSL certificates are for paid subscriptions only. If you would like to test out a demo site with SSL, we recommend using our Local by Flywheel development software. If you...
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How do I switch from a third party SSL certificate to Simple SSL?
If you have a third-party SSL certificate installed on Flywheel and would like to switch to using our free Simple SSL powered by Let’s Encrypt, just follow these steps! Note Let’s Encrypt certificates...
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How do I validate my domain for Simple SSL?
If you enable the Simple SSL feature for a domain that is not currently pointed to Flywheel (for example, if you enable Simple SSL before your Flywheel site goes live), you’ll first need to validate...
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Can I use Simple SSL for an eCommerce site?
Simple SSL provides you with a domain validated SSL certificate issued through Let’s Encrypt. If you’re wondering whether the level of security and encryption provided by a Simple SSL certificate is...
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How to secure a secondary domain with Simple SSL
If you’ve added a secondary domain to your site and you want to secure the domain, Simple SSL has got you covered! Table of Contents: 1. Enable SSL on the Domains card 2. Confirm the domains you want...
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Why does my dashboard say “Your SSL access is temporarily blocked”?
If you’ve tried enabling Simple SSL on your on site multiple occasions within a short timeframe, you may run into this message on your Flywheel dashboard: This indicates that the SSL certificate has...
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Simple SSL on Flywheel
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, and is the technology that keeps internet connections secure and safe from prying eyes. It is used on all ranges of sites, but is particularly useful when doing...
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