SSL Configuration for GitHub Pages

SSL Configuration for GitHub Pages

This website is configured to use HTTPS/SSL through GitHub Pages. GitHub Pages automatically provides SSL certificates for custom domains using Let’s Encrypt.

Setup Steps

1. Configure DNS Records

Add the following DNS records at your domain registrar for arewm.com:

A Records (for apex domain):

185.199.108.153
185.199.109.153
185.199.110.153
185.199.111.153

CNAME Record (for www subdomain - optional):

www.arewm.com -> arewm.github.io

2. Enable HTTPS in GitHub Pages Settings

1. Go to repository Settings → Pages
2. Under “Custom domain”, enter: arewm.com
3. Wait for DNS check to complete (may take a few minutes)
4. Check “Enforce HTTPS” once DNS is verified

3. Verification

Once configured:

• GitHub Pages will automatically provision an SSL certificate
• The certificate renews automatically
• All HTTP traffic will redirect to HTTPS
• The site will be accessible at https://arewm.com

Notes

• SSL certificate provisioning may take up to 24 hours after DNS configuration
• The CNAME file in this repository tells GitHub Pages which custom domain to use
• GitHub Pages uses Let’s Encrypt for free SSL certificates
• Certificates automatically renew before expiration

Testing

After DNS propagation (can take up to 48 hours):

1. Visit http://arewm.com - should redirect to HTTPS
2. Visit https://arewm.com - should load with valid SSL certificate
3. Check certificate in browser - should show “Issued by: Let’s Encrypt”

Current Status

• ✅ CNAME file configured
• ⏳ DNS records (to be configured at domain registrar)
• ⏳ GitHub Pages custom domain setting
• ⏳ HTTPS enforcement (enable after DNS verification)