Frequently Asked Questions

To proceed with the installation, you need to download the certificate zip file and extract its contents onto your device.

Step 1: Set up a Folder for Storing SSL Files

Create a new folder on your XAMPP server to store the SSL files. You will use this folder to store the SSL files for your XAMPP HTTPS setup. Unzip all files here.

Step 2: Locate the Configuration File for Your Localhost Website

There are two methods for finding the configuration file for your website:

Method 1:

Click Config in the XAMPP control panel and select Apache (httpd-ssl.conf).

Method 2:

Use the file explorer to find the configuration file located in the folder where you installed the XAMPP control panel.

Step 3: Edit the Virtual Host for Port 443

Open the configuration file in a text editor, such as Notepad, and make the necessary changes. Here’s an example of what the virtual host for port 443 should look like after editing:

DocumentRoot “/var/www”

ServerName intranet-common-name (e.g., localhost)

ServerAlias

SSLEngine on

SSLCertificateFile “D:/xampp/yourwebsite/ssl/server.cer”

SSLCertificateKeyFile “D:/xampp/yourwebsite/ssl/serverkey.cer”

SSLCACertificateFile “D:/xampp/yourwebsite/ssl/CA-bundle.cer”

Note: Remember to replace the server name, alias, and certificate paths with the actual values that apply to your setup. And copy the server.cer, serverkey.cer and CA-bundle.cer to the required path viz., D:/xampp/yourwebsite/ssl/

Step 4: Restart the Server

Finally, restart the server by clicking Stop in the XAMPP control panel, then Start. This will ensure that the new SSL certificate is properly applied.

Test your SSL Installation

After you install an SSL Certificate in XAMPP, you should test the certificate installation by visiting your intranet common name on the browser using https protocol.