{"id":13329,"date":"2023-11-01T17:10:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T21:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.brightwhiz\/?p=13329"},"modified":"2023-11-01T17:10:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T21:10:19","slug":"delete-a-certbot-lets-encrypt-certificate-from-ubuntu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/local.brightwhiz\/delete-a-certbot-lets-encrypt-certificate-from-ubuntu\/","title":{"rendered":"The Correct Way to Delete a Certbot (Let’s Encrypt) Certificate from Ubuntu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Let’s Encrypt, a free and open certificate authority, has made it incredibly easy to secure your websites with SSL\/TLS<\/a> certificates. Certbot, a popular ACME (Automated Certificate Management Environment) client, simplifies the process of obtaining and renewing Let’s Encrypt certificates. However, there might come a time when you need to remove a certificate, whether it’s because the domain is no longer in use or you’ve encountered issues. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the correct and safe way to delete a Certbot certificate from your Ubuntu<\/a> server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before deleting any certificate, it’s crucial to confirm which certificates are currently installed on your server. You can list your certificates using the This command will provide you with a list of the certificates you have obtained, including their domains and expiration dates. Make a note of the certificate you want to delete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To delete a Certbot certificate, you should use the For example, if you have a certificate associated with the domain “example.com,” the command would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n After running the deletion command, Certbot will ask for confirmation. Review the information carefully, as you cannot undo this action. Type ‘y’ and press Enter to confirm the deletion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deleting the certificate using Certbot removes the certificate files, but it doesn’t automatically remove the configuration for the domain in your web server (e.g., Apache or Nginx<\/a>). You should also remove the related configuration files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Verify Your Certificates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
certbot<\/code> command. Open your terminal and run the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$ sudo certbot certificates<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
2. Delete the Certificate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
certbot delete<\/code> command followed by the certificate name or domain you want to remove. Replace
your-certificate-name<\/code> with the actual name or domain associated with the certificate you want to delete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$ sudo certbot delete --cert-name your-certificate-name<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
$ sudo certbot delete --cert-name example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
3. Confirm the Deletion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are you sure you want to delete the certificate(s)? (y\/N)<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
4. Remove Apache or Nginx Configuration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n