Certificate Viewer
View detailed SSL certificate information including issuer, expiry, and chain. Renew certificates with one click.

Using Certificate Viewer in Server Compass
No documentation needed. Certificate Viewer guides you through each step visually.
Open Domain Settings
Navigate to the Domains & SSL section of your application.
Configure Domain
Use Certificate Viewer to set up your domain configuration.
Verify & Apply
Server Compass verifies your settings and applies changes automatically.
Life Without Certificate Viewer
Here's what developers do without Certificate Viewer: open terminal, SSH in, type commands, hope nothing breaks.
SSH into your server
Connect to configure domains.
ssh root@your-server-ipInstall Certbot
Set up Let's Encrypt tooling.
apt update
apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx
# Or for standalone:
apt install certbotConfigure nginx
Set up reverse proxy manually.
nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/myapp
# server {
# listen 80;
# server_name myapp.com www.myapp.com;
# location / {
# proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;
# proxy_http_version 1.1;
# proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
# proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
# proxy_set_header Host $host;
# proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
# }
# }
ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/myapp /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
nginx -t
systemctl reload nginxOne syntax error = site down.
Generate SSL certificate
Run Certbot and cross your fingers.
certbot --nginx -d myapp.com -d www.myapp.com
# Answer the interactive prompts
# Wait for DNS verification
# Hope it doesn't failSet up auto-renewal
Don't forget or your cert expires.
# Test renewal
certbot renew --dry-run
# Add cron job
crontab -e
# 0 12 * * * /usr/bin/certbot renew --quietForget this step and your site shows security warnings in 90 days.
Life's Too Short for Terminal Commands
Everything above in one visual interface. Certificate Viewer handles the complexity so you can focus on building.
- One-click actions
- Real-time feedback
- Automatic backups
- Zero CLI knowledge required
Everything Certificate Viewer Offers
Everything you need for domains & ssl in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.
Get StartedThe Power of Certificate Viewer
Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Certificate Viewer makes professional-grade domains & ssl accessible to everyone.
Automatic HTTPS
Certificate Viewer handles SSL certificate provisioning and renewal automatically via Let's Encrypt.
Instant Propagation
Certificate Viewer verifies DNS settings and configures routing instantly once records are pointing correctly.
Certificate Monitoring
Certificate Viewer tracks certificate expiry and health so you never face an unexpected SSL error.
Zero Downtime Changes
Certificate Viewer applies domain configuration changes without interrupting live traffic.
Certificate Viewer: Frequently Asked
Common questions about Certificate Viewer in Server Compass
How do I access Certificate Viewer in Server Compass?
Certificate Viewer is available in the Domains & SSL section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to Domains & SSL, and you'll find Certificate Viewer ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.
Does Certificate Viewer require any server-side installation?
No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Certificate Viewer works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).
Is Certificate Viewer included in all Server Compass plans?
Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Certificate Viewer, is included with the one-time $29 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 90+ features for all your servers.
Can I use Certificate Viewer with any VPS provider?
Certificate Viewer works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.
What makes Certificate Viewer different from command-line alternatives?
Certificate Viewer provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.
More Domains & SSL Features
Explore other domains & ssl capabilities in Server Compass
Visual Domain Management
Add and configure domains with an intuitive UI. Built-in Traefik reverse proxy handles routing and load balancing.
Automatic SSL Certificates
Free SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt with automatic renewal. HTTPS for all your domains with zero configuration.
DNS Verification
Automatic DNS verification checks ensure your domain is correctly pointed before configuring SSL and routing.
WWW Redirect
Enable or disable www subdomain redirects with a toggle. Automatically configure Nginx/Traefik rules.
Try Certificate Viewer Today
Download Server Compass and get access to Certificate Viewer along with 89 other features. One-time $29 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.