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    TroubleshootingIntermediate

    Let's Encrypt Troubleshooting

    Troubleshoot common Let's Encrypt and Certbot errors. Fix HTTP-01 and DNS-01 challenge failures.

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    Let's Encrypt Troubleshooting

    Top 5 Errors - Quick Fixes

    Error MessageOne-Line Fix
    too many certificates already issuedWait 7 days or use different subdomain
    Challenge failed for domainCheck port 80 open, DNS points to server
    Connection refusedFirewall blocking port 80/443
    DNS problem: NXDOMAINDomain doesn't resolve to your server
    Timeout during connectServer unreachable from internet

    Most Common Cause

    90% of Let's Encrypt failures are: port 80 blocked, DNS misconfigured, or rate limited.