# SSL and DDNS problems

**URL:** <https://community.ipfire.org/t/ssl-and-ddns-problems/9975>\
**Category:** Installing & Running IPFire\
**Created:** [1 July 2023 04:09 UTC](https://community.ipfire.org/t/ssl-and-ddns-problems/9975 "2023-07-01T04:09:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![ellygracyia12](https://community.ipfire.org/user_avatar/community.ipfire.org/ellygracyia12/32/13549_2.png) [@ellygracyia12](https://community.ipfire.org/u/ellygracyia12)\
**Post date:** [8 August 2025 09:31 UTC](https://community.ipfire.org/t/ssl-and-ddns-problems/9975/12 "2025-08-08T09:31:24Z")

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SSL issues with DDNS (Dynamic DNS) often happen because SSL certificates are domain-specific and DDNS hostnames can change IPs frequently. If you’re using a free DDNS service, browsers may not trust the SSL certificate or it might not match the hostname. To fix this, use a trusted [SSL provider](https://cheapsslweb.com/) that supports your DDNS domain, or consider using a static IP with a proper domain. Also, make sure your router or device supports installing a valid certificate.

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