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Certificate Viewer

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

Certificate Viewer screenshot in Server Compass

Using Certificate Viewer in Server Compass

No documentation needed. Certificate Viewer guides you through each step visually.

1

Open Domain Settings

Navigate to the Domains & SSL section of your application.

2

Configure Domain

Use Certificate Viewer to set up your domain configuration.

3

Verify & Apply

Server Compass verifies your settings and applies changes automatically.

Terminal Required

Life Without Certificate Viewer

Here's what developers do without Certificate Viewer: open terminal, SSH in, type commands, hope nothing breaks.

1

SSH into your server

Connect to configure domains.

terminal
ssh root@your-server-ip
2

Install Certbot

Set up Let's Encrypt tooling.

terminal
apt update
apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx
# Or for standalone:
apt install certbot
3

Configure nginx

Set up reverse proxy manually.

terminal
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 nginx

One syntax error = site down.

4

Generate SSL certificate

Run Certbot and cross your fingers.

terminal
certbot --nginx -d myapp.com -d www.myapp.com
# Answer the interactive prompts
# Wait for DNS verification
# Hope it doesn't fail
5

Set up auto-renewal

Don't forget or your cert expires.

terminal
# Test renewal
certbot renew --dry-run

# Add cron job
crontab -e
# 0 12 * * * /usr/bin/certbot renew --quiet

Forget this step and your site shows security warnings in 90 days.

The Easy Way

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
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Capabilities

Everything Certificate Viewer Offers

Everything you need for domains & ssl in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.

Get Started
View detailed SSL certificate information including issuer, expiry, and chain
Renew certificates with one click
Integrated with Server Compass's Domains & SSL suite
Integrated with Server Compass's Domains & SSL suite

The 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.

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.