A prevalent issue encountered when configuring WordPress on an Apache server involves browsers displaying warnings about an untrusted connection. This arises because the server is attempting to serve content over HTTPS (secure HTTP) without a properly installed and validated SSL/TLS certificate. Without this validation, a browser cannot verify the identity of the server, increasing the potential for data interception and prompting a security alert to the user.
The presence of a valid certificate is essential for secure data transmission between the server and the user’s browser. It establishes trust and safeguards sensitive information like login credentials and personal data. Historically, obtaining and managing these certificates was a complex and often costly process. However, initiatives like Let’s Encrypt have democratized the availability of SSL/TLS certificates, making them more accessible to website owners and developers.
