Configuring Domains & Subdomains

The Web Address field is the domain, subdomain, or IP address that nginx will associate the web application and / or static files with. Do not include a path in this field.

SSL Settings

Setting Description
Disabled Only http:// is available. A certificate is not requested.
Enabled Both http:// and https:// are available. A certificate is requested from Lets Encrypt
Force Users requesting http:// are redirected to the https:// address. A certificate is requested from Lets Encrypt

SSL Grade

The SSL Grade selection allows developers to choose a target grade level as assessed by SSL Labs Test

Selecting Grade A configures the address to use higher SSL standards. This configuration creates a more secure connection between the server and the user.

Grade B offers more compatibility with older browsers and systems, but is considered less secure. More information about why is available here: https://rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc7525

www. Prefix

The "Handle www. prefix" checkbox will configure an additional name record for the subdomain www. prefixed to whatever domain you've entered. Lifeboat will handle requesting a SSL certificate as necessary.

When this setting is selected and visitors add the www. prefix, nginx will redirect them to the non-www version.

This can be useful for quickly setting up www. handling.