LetsEncrypt SSL on IP Address

Let’s Encrypt issues domain-validated certificates. The certificates must be attached to at least a domain name.

Moreover, Let’s Encrypt policy is to not issue SSL certificates for IP addresses, therefore you won’t be able to use the certificate to a server that it’s reachable only thought its IP address.

Technically, you can install it. But when connecting to the IP address, the clients will display a certificate name mismatch error.

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