Set up HTTPS for Google Cloud Storage Static Website. In this guide you are going to learn how to set up SSL for your custom domain on GCP.
Prerequisites
Your website is accessible on internet using your domain name. (www.yourdomainname.com)
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If your website traffic is routed through Cloudflare, you can get your site loaded with HTTPS.
Create an account at Cloudflare
Once you have your Cloudflare account click Add Site
Enter your Domain name and click Add Site
Now Cloudflare will automatically query your existing DNS records and import them for you.
Click Next
Select a plan (FREE is enough)
Click Confirm Plan
Now you can see your imported DNS records.
Click Continue
Now update the nameservers for your Domain with the provided nameservers.
Once done click Continue
Once your DNS is propagated globally your site will become active.
Activate HTTPS
- Go to Crypto tab
- Scroll down a little and turn on Always use HTTPS
- Next turn on Automatic HTTPS rewrites
- Now try to access your website, you should see your website loaded with HTTPS.
Now your website is accessible through HTTPS using Cloudflare.
