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

The video tutorial explains the operation of SSL at Cloudflare, focusing on the flexible SSL option. It covers the creation of a new droplet on DigitalOcean without a TLS certificate and the configuration of DNS settings at Cloudflare. The tutorial demonstrates how to test the flexible SSL mode and troubleshoot common issues, emphasizing the importance of managing DNS settings at Cloudflare when using its nameservers.

What is the role of Let's Encrypt in the context of this lecture?

What happens if you try to access a server directly via HTTPS without a TLS certificate?

How does changing the SSL mode to flexible affect the connection to the web server?

Summarize the main takeaway regarding the flexible SSL mode of operation.