Syed Ameen Abrar - Software Developer

 Introduction: SSL certificates are essential for securing online interactions between users and websites. However, encountering errors where "domain.com" loads fine but "www.domain.com" does not can be frustrating. In this guide, we'll address this common issue and provide clear steps to resolve it by adding a CNAME record for "www" in AWS Route 53. Understanding the Issue: When users face SSL certificate errors or insecure connection messages specifically when accessing "www.domain.com" but not "domain.com," it often indicates misconfigurations in SSL certificates or DNS settings. Probable Causes: SSL Certificate Configuration: The SSL certificate might not cover "www.domain.com" as an alternative name. DNS Misconfiguration: The CNAME record for "www.domain.com" might not be correctly configured in AWS Route 53. Solution: Add a CNAME Record for www in AWS Route 53 Step 1: Access AWS Route 53 Console: Log in to

Introduction: Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides the Amazon Certificate Manager (ACM) service for managing SSL/TLS certificates for your websites and applications. However, sometimes you may encounter issues where the certificate status shows as "Failed". One common reason for this failure is related to Certificate Authority Authorization (CAA) records. In this blog post, we will discuss how to troubleshoot the AWS ACM certificate status failed error and resolve it by adjusting the CAA records. Understanding the Issue: When an ACM certificate status shows as "Failed", it indicates that the certificate request failed validation checks. One of the potential causes for this failure is related to CAA records. CAA records are DNS resource records that specify which certificate authorities (CAs) are authorized to issue certificates for a domain. If your domain's CAA records restrict certificate issuance to specific CAs, and AWS ACM is not listed as an authorized CA, t