How to Perform SSL Certificate Offloading with Cloudflare
SSL offloading with Cloudflare is an effective strategy to reduce the load on origin servers, improving website performance and security.
SSL offloading allows Cloudflare to handle SSL termination instead of the origin server. This means the traffic between the visitor and Cloudflare is encrypted, but the communication between Cloudflare and the origin server can be either unencrypted or encrypted using a different method.
Essentially, SSL certificate management is delegated to Cloudflare, thereby reducing the workload on the web server.
Benefits of SSL Offloading with Cloudflare
- Reduced server load: The origin server doesn’t have to handle SSL encryption/decryption.
- Enhanced security: Cloudflare protects against DDoS attacks and provides a firewall to mitigate threats.
- Better performance: Cloudflare optimizes traffic and uses its CDN network to improve site speed.
How to Configure SSL Offloading on Cloudflare
1. Activate Cloudflare on UCMP Utixo
2. Enable Proxy on DNS Records
3. Select SSL (with SPDY) in Crypto
- If the server does not have a valid certificate, select "Full"
4. Check the Certificate Generated by Cloudflare
Supported Ports for SSL Offloading
Cloudflare only handles traffic on a limited set of ports. For HTTPS (SSL/TLS), it supports only specific ports, including:
443 (standard https), 2053, 2083, 2087, 2096, 8443
These are the ports that will be proxied and can benefit from SSL offloading.
Conclusion
SSL offloading with Cloudflare is a simple and effective way to improve the security and performance of your website. By following this guide, you can configure it in just a few minutes and enjoy the benefits of a secure and optimized connection.
