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What Is Your Server Type for SSL? My SSL Provider Is Asking.

Updated on November 05, 2017

When purchasing an SSL certificate you may be prompted by your provider for the “server type”. Please choose the following: Nginx. If that option is not available, then try choosing “Other” or contact them to see what they recommend.

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