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SSL chain — proper setup and common errors

15.04.2025
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SSL chain — root → intermediate → end-entity. Missing intermediate = error.

Common error

Only end-entity uploaded.

Solution

Certificate bundle from provider — all together.

Testing

SSL Labs, openssl s_client, whatsmychaincert.

Cloudflare

Auto-fixes chain.

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