Read the Docs auto-provisions Let’s Encrypt certificates for verified custom domains. Learn how DNS verification triggers HTTPS, what the automation covers, and the tier and renewal limits to monitor.
Read the Docs lets you map a custom domain to your project and automatically provision a Let’s Encrypt HTTPS certificate. This guide walks through enabling the feature, configuring DNS, verifying the setup, and highlights key trade‑offs like DNS propagation and free‑tier pauses.
Learn how to map a custom domain like docs.example.com to a GitBook space, including DNS setup, HTTPS activation, verification steps, and the limitations you need to know.
Step‑by‑step guide to enable HTTPS on Apache 2.4 using mod_ssl and a self‑signed certificate for local testing, including key generation, virtual host configuration, permission hardening, and verification with openssl s_client.
Configure Apache’s mod_ssl to secure your site: enable the module, set up a TLS 1.2+ VirtualHost, verify with openssl, and weigh performance trade‑offs. Follow the step‑by‑step guide to a production‑ready HTTPS server.