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The certificates can be generated by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let%27s_Encrypt Let's Encrypt] service ''automagically'' once the ACME settings have been filled in. Alternatively, the FireBrick can also try negotiate HTTPS using it's own self-signed certificate which is usually generated automatically.
==Setting up ACME (Let's Encrypt)==
By default, the FireBrick will ship with the 'ISRG Root X1' root certificate that's needed for Let's Encrypt and the 'acme-directory' setting defaults to Let's Encrypt. Using Let's Encrypt is therefore very easy.
''Under Config > Edit > Setup > System Settings''▼
Other cert providers will need their root certificate installing and the 'acme-directory' setting set.
*Set up a domain hostname for your FireBrick - eg fb.yourdomain.com - pointing to the IP address of your FireBrick
**Fill in:
***acme-hostname (The FQDN, DNS hostname, of the FireBrick)
***acme-terms-agreed-email (your email address)
Optionally set:
*Under Config > Edit > Setup > General system services > Web server settings
**mode (eg, redirect-to-https-if-acme
[[File:ACME.png|thumb|right]]
This process might not always be immediate. If it does not work immediately, allow some time for things to propagate.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/747vD5DGnt8
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