How to Configure SSL On IIS ?

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to configure SSL on IIS (Internet Information Services):

1. Install the SSL certificate:

Obtain an SSL certificate from a trusted provider, such as Let's Encrypt, and save the certificate files to a local directory.

In IIS Manager, select the server node and click "Server Certificates". Click "Import" and follow the prompts to import the SSL certificate.

2. Configure the SSL binding:

In IIS Manager, select the website that you want to secure with SSL and click "Bindings".

Click "Add" and configure the binding with the following settings:

   - Type: HTTPS

   - IP address: All Unassigned (or select a specific IP address if necessary)

   - Port: 443

   - SSL certificate: Select the SSL certificate that you installed in step 1.

Click "OK" to save the binding.

3. Update the website URL:

   To ensure that users are redirected to the secure HTTPS URL, update the website URL in IIS Manager:

   - Select the website and click "Edit Bindings".

   - Select the HTTPS binding and click "Edit".

   - Update the "Hostname" field with the secure domain name (e.g. https://example.com).

   - Click "OK" to save the changes.

4. Test the SSL configuration:

To test the SSL configuration, open a web browser and navigate to the website using the HTTPS protocol (e.g. https://example.com). You should see a lock icon in the address bar, indicating that the website is secure.

That's it! You have now configured SSL on IIS and secured your website with HTTPS.