Are there any known workarounds for enabling SSL certification on a Webflow project hosted outside of Webflow?

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September 22, 2023

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Yes, there are a few known workarounds for enabling SSL certification on a Webflow project hosted outside of Webflow. Here are some possible solutions:

Use a Reverse Proxy: You can use a reverse proxy to handle SSL termination. A reverse proxy server can be set up to handle the SSL encryption and decryption before passing the request to your Webflow project hosted elsewhere. This way, your Webflow project can continue to run without any modifications, while the reverse proxy handles the SSL certificate.
Cloudflare: Cloudflare is a popular content delivery network (CDN) that offers a feature called Flexible SSL. With this feature, you can enable SSL on your Webflow project hosted outside of Webflow. By redirecting your website's traffic through Cloudflare, you can benefit from their SSL certificate without modifying your hosting setup.
Let's Encrypt: Let's Encrypt is a free, automated, and open certificate authority that provides SSL certificates. While Let's Encrypt certificates are typically issued through a compatible hosting provider, you can use utilities like Certbot to manually generate and install SSL certificates on your server. By following the manual installation process, you can obtain an SSL certificate and enable HTTPS on your Webflow project hosted outside of Webflow.

Please note that while these workarounds can enable SSL on your Webflow project hosted outside of Webflow, they may require technical expertise and additional steps for setup and management.

Summary

Enabling SSL certification on a Webflow project hosted outside of Webflow can be achieved through various workarounds such as using a reverse proxy, utilizing Cloudflare's Flexible SSL feature, or manually installing Let's Encrypt certificates. These methods provide a way to secure your website with HTTPS even if it is not hosted directly on Webflow's servers.

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