Laravel SSL/HTTPS Configuration on aaPanel: Let's Encrypt & Custom Certificates 2026

SSL in 2026: Not Optional, Not Negotiable

In 2026, SSL/TLS is mandatory for all web applications. Search engines penalize non-HTTPS sites, browsers block mixed content, and users expect the padlock icon.

Step 1: Let's Encrypt Automation

aaPanel's built-in Let's Encrypt integration makes SSL certificate management effortless with automatic renewal.

Step 2: Nginx SSL Configuration

server {
    listen 443 ssl http2;
    server_name yourdomain.com www.yourdomain.com;
    
    ssl_certificate /www/server/panel/vhost/cert/yourdomain.com/fullchain.pem;
    ssl_certificate_key /www/server/panel/vhost/cert/yourdomain.com/privkey.pem;
    
    # SSL optimization
    ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3;
    ssl_ciphers ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA512:DHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA512;
    ssl_prefer_server_ciphers off;
    ssl_session_cache shared:SSL:10m;
    ssl_session_timeout 10m;
}

Step 3: Laravel URL Configuration

APP_URL=https://yourdomain.com
ASSET_URL=https://yourdomain.com
FORCE_HTTPS=true

Step 4: Mixed Content Fixes

Strategies for fixing mixed content warnings in Laravel applications.

Step 5: Custom Certificates & Wildcards

Configuration for commercial SSL certificates and wildcard certificates.

Step 6: SSL Monitoring & Renewal

Automated monitoring for certificate expiration and renewal failures.

Published: April 5, 2026 | Category: Laravel, aaPanel, SSL, Security