ssl security moodle login

[itgeek]

Hi

 

I am setting up an ssl certificate on ubuntu running moodle. I would like the login page to just have ssl. I have bought the certificate could somebody point me in the right direction. do I need to create a self signed first?

 

 

Thanks

[localzuk]

These are pretty thorough instructions on how to install an SSL certificate for Apache2 - https://knowledge.rapidssl.com/support/ssl-certificate-support/index?page=content&id=SO6252&actp=search&viewlocale=en_US&searchid=1287126310117

[itgeek]

Thnaks for the link, I am looking for instruction on what to enable first ie. turn ssl on in moolde, self sign certificate etc etc

 

Thanks

[localzuk]

Thnaks for the link, I am looking for instruction on what to enable first ie. turn ssl on in moolde, self sign certificate etc etc

 

Thanks

 

As far as I'm aware, there isn't anything special you need to do to enable SSL in moodle. If you've already generated a CSR (ie. a request from the Apache server) and have used that to get a commercial SSL certificate, then it should be as simple as installing that certificate on the Apache server.

 

There's no need for self-signing anything, as you've already got the paid for cert.

 

The only special thing is the use of 'loginhttps' in the moodle config. If it is set to true, it just encrypts the login stage. If false, you would have the entire install encrypted (this would be the route I'd take).

Edited October 15, 2010 by localzuk