SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS - Exploring Free TLS Certificate from Cloudflare

The video tutorial explains how Cloudflare acts as a reverse proxy, serving websites over its IP addresses while maintaining HTTPS. It discusses the multi-domain certificate issued by Cloudflare, which is valid despite the common name not matching the website's domain. The certificate is automatically created and valid for one year. The tutorial also covers the certificate authority chain, including the intermediate and root authorities. Finally, it addresses questions about the coexistence of existing server certificates and Cloudflare's certificate, with further explanations promised in the next lecture.

What role does Cloudflare play in serving websites?

• It offers web hosting services.

• It provides domain registration.

• It functions as a reverse proxy.

• It acts as a direct server.

Why is the Cloudflare certificate considered valid even if its common name doesn't match the website's domain?

• Because it is a self-signed certificate.

• Because it is issued by a trusted authority.

• Due to the presence of subject alternative names.

• Due to its extended validation status.

What is a notable feature of the Cloudflare certificate discussed in the second section?

• It is a single-domain certificate.

• It requires manual installation.

• It is a multi-domain certificate.

• It is valid for five years.

How is the Cloudflare certificate generated for a website?

• Manually by the website owner.

• By the root certification authority.

• Through a third-party service.

• Automatically by Cloudflare.

What question is raised about the Cloudflare certificate in the final section?

• How it works with the existing server certificate.

• How to revoke the certificate.

• How to renew the certificate.

• How to change the common name.