23 days ago

In this episode, we continue building your private crypto-powered WordPress shop!
Today, you’ll learn how to buy or connect your domain privately and set up a free SSL certificate to secure your website with HTTPS — all without paying extra.

Whether you’re hosting your own crypto shop, blog, or eCommerce site, this step is essential to make your project look professional and trustworthy.

🔐 What We Cover
How to get a domain name privately
How to point DNS to your VPS or hosting
How to install a free SSL certificate with Let’s Encrypt or Cloudflare
Fixing SSL errors and HTTPS redirection
Testing your secure WordPress setup

🕒 Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Quick Recap (installation part from the previous chapter)
01:01 – Why We Need SSL (HTTPS)
01:38 – Choosing a Domain Provider Privately (pay with crypto, minimal info, low cost)
06:35 – Buying the Domain Name with Crypto
07:51 – Setting Up DNS (point your domain to your VPS IP address)
09:48 – Getting a Free SSL Certificate with Cloudflare (pros & cons, open account, set up DNS)
14:00 – Installing Cloudflare SSL on VPS (via SSH, reconfigure Apache, enable HTTPS)
18:56 – Fixing WordPress Dashboard Access Issues (when wp-admin is locked after changing site URLs)
20:28 – Removing Cloudflare SSL (how to revert if you don’t want to use Cloudflare)
23:11 – Installing a Local SSL Certificate (for Free) via Let’s Encrypt (SSH setup, reconfigure Apache, enable HTTPS)