Configure and verify SSL

Confirm DNS, HTTPS, certificate names, and Let’s Encrypt renewal for KmerHosting domains.

KmerHosting presents free Let’s Encrypt SSL as part of qualifying hosting services.

Use the SSL Interface to identify the domain and source service, then verify the public HTTPS endpoint.

Verification process

1. Confirm the domain resolves to the intended hosting service.
2. Open https://DOMAIN in a clean browser session.
3. Inspect the certificate subject and alternative names.
4. Confirm the certificate is currently valid.
5. Test both apex and www hostnames when both are used.
6. Verify automatic renewal through the hosting environment.

Common causes of failure

• DNS points to the wrong server.
• The domain is not attached to the hosting account.
• Port 80 or 443 is blocked.
• A proxy serves a different certificate.
• The certificate does not include every requested hostname.
• Renewal validation cannot reach the server.