Let us learn how to Secure Proxmox VE Server With Let’s Encrypt SSL with the support of our Proxmox support services at Bobcares.

Why Secure Proxmox VE Server With Let’s Encrypt SSL?

Proxmox VE is a solution that is appropriate for use in an enterprise virtualization environment.

It integrates tightly with the KVM hypervisor and containers (LXC), as well as software-defined storage and networking functions, all in a single platform.

The central user interface included with Proxmox VE has a self-signed certificate, but it allows us to start Virtual Machines, Containers, manage Networking, and software-defined storage without touching the command-line interface.

How to Secure Proxmox VE Server With Let’s Encrypt SSL?

To set this up follow the steps given below begins with logging in to the Proxmox dashbaord.

• To create a new account, go to Datacenter – ACME – Add.

  The ACME Issuer requires a certificate authority account on the Automated Certificate Management Environment (ACME) server. To proceed, click Add.
• Enter an account name, a valid email address, and agree to the terms of service.
• Output of the account registration process:
• After successfully adding the account, confirm that it is now accessible for usage.
• Using the command line to add an ACME account:

  register pvenode acme account account-name> email-address-

Request Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate for Proxmox VE

To do this follow the steps given below:

• Navigate to the Certificates section after clicking on the Proxmox hypervisor node.
• Select the account that we previously added.
• Click “Add” to add the Proxmox VE domain name from the DNS server. We can also do this via CLI:

  set pvenode config --acme domains=<proxmox-domain
• Configuration with the domain added and the ACME account specified. Continue by clicking the “Order Certificates Now” button to request a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate.

  If everything is in order, the procedure should go smoothly.
• Under the “Certificates” section, confirm the new certificate.
• If we wish to obtain an SSL certificate from the command line, enter:

  pvenode acme cert order

This will complete the process.

Reload Proxmox VE Web Console

The new certificate will be loaded once you reload the web browser. If we expand HTTPS, we should be able to obtain additional information about the certificate in use.

This verifies the viability of our arrangement. Let’s Encrypt SSL is now used by our Proxmox server. If we run into any problems, please let us know in the comments area.

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Conclusion

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