# The length of secret RSA keys
key-length = 4096
-# File containing the DH parameters, as generated by openssl (optional)
-dh-params = /etc/ssl/dh2048.pem
-chain = /etc/ssl/chains/letsencrypt-x1.crt
-
[timing]
# After how many days should the private key be re-generated?
max-key-age-days = 180
-# How many hours should a new private key be left in staging? (0 for no staging)
+# How many hours should a new private key be left in staging? Remove or set to 0 to enable immediate activation.
staging-hours = 25
# How many days before a certificate expires, should it be renewed?
renew-cert-before-expiry-days = 15
[hooks]
# Called after a new certificate has been obtained.
-# Example usage: Reloading services.
+# Example usage: Reloading services, generating combined "certificate + key chain" file.
post-certchange = /home/user/letsencrypt/cert-hook
# Called after a new certificate has been obtained, *if* there also were changes in the private keys
# Example usage: Updating TLSA records (with the selector being SubjectPublicKeyInfo) in the zone
[dirs]
certs = /etc/ssl/mycerts/letsencrypt
keys = /etc/ssl/private/letsencrypt
-csrs = /etc/ssl/private/letsencrypt
backups = /etc/ssl/old/letsencrypt
[files]
-# Base name of the live key and certificate
+# Base name of the live key and certificate.
live = live
-# Base name of the staging key and certificate (optional)
+# Base name of the staging key and certificate. Used during generation of a new key, to avoid trouble if something fails there.
staging = staging