SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS - Off SSL Operation Mode at Cloudflare

The video tutorial explains the different modes of SSL operation in Cloudflare, including flexible, full, and full strict modes. It covers how these modes affect the encryption between the web browser, Cloudflare, and the web server. The tutorial also demonstrates setting up an origin certificate and managing droplets and DNS settings. It addresses common issues like redirect loops and provides solutions. The video concludes with a summary and outlines the next steps for setting up SSL certificates.

What happens when the SSL mode is set to 'off' in Cloudflare?

• The connection is encrypted between the browser and the web server.

• The connection is encrypted between the web server and Cloudflare.

• All content is served over HTTP.

• All content is served over HTTPS.

In which SSL mode does Cloudflare require a valid certificate on the web server?

• Flexible mode

• Full strict mode

• Off mode

• Full mode

What is the main purpose of creating an origin certificate in Cloudflare?

• To enable flexible SSL mode

• To secure the connection between Cloudflare and the web server

• To allow HTTP connections

• To disable SSL entirely

What is a potential consequence of deleting a droplet in Cloudflare?

• The droplet can be restored later.

• The droplet will be backed up automatically.

• All data on the droplet will be lost permanently.

• The droplet will be archived.

What causes a redirect loop when SSL mode is set to 'off'?

• The web server is down.

• Cloudflare blocks all HTTP requests.

• The web server redirects HTTP to HTTPS, but Cloudflare redirects HTTPS back to HTTP.

• The web server does not support HTTPS.

How can a redirect loop be resolved when using Cloudflare?

• By disabling SSL entirely

• By setting SSL mode to 'full' or 'full strict'

• By setting SSL mode to 'flexible'

• By setting SSL mode to 'off'

What error might you see if a page does not exist on your WordPress site?

• A DNS error

• A server timeout error

• A 404 error

• A redirect loop error