# SSL Issue with IC (Internet Computer) **URL:** \ **Category:** internet-identity\ **Created:** [December 16, 2025, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531 "2025-12-16T09:39:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mwhudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mwhudd](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/mwhudd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/1 "2025-12-16T09:39:35Z")
Good morning probably haven’t posted in the correct place so apologies if that’s the case, I am having an issue with SSL / Domain pointing a the correct URL. I Have built a basic website using caffeine.ai which is being hosted on the IC , my domain is with Namecheap. All of my DNS settings are correct and have been confirmed multiple times that they are correct but when I enter my URL I am getting the Error 400 : Unknown Domain and after 4 days back and forward with both name cheap and caffeine.ai I have been recommended to post in here so that someone can manually verify my canister gateway registration . \*\*edit it won’t let me post the caffeine URL to website or my domain in here I have also tried to somehow get all the assets for the website from caffeine.ai so that I can host it elsewhere (with domain name provider probably the most sensible route) but cannot seem to get any sense through caffeine and am just going round in circles so if this is a better option if anyone has any advise on how to go about this would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks ---
**Author:** ![WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/webtreesoftwaresolut/32/40772_2.png) [@WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/WebTreeSoftwareSolut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/2 "2025-12-16T10:06:02Z")
You probably did this but just to be sure. Did you host this file and make request to the boundary nodes? > [@On another topic](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/59600/65): > > make request > > curl -sL -X POST [https://icp0.io/custom-domains/v1/CUSTOM\_DOMAIN](https://icp0.io/custom-domains/v1/CUSTOM_DOMAIN) | jq > > check request status / check dns config > > curl -sL -X GET [https://icp0.io/custom-domains/v1/CUSTOM\_DOMAIN](https://icp0.io/custom-domains/v1/CUSTOM_DOMAIN) | jq > > dont forget to serve ic-domains file with contents of your domain name in /.well-known There is a full tutorial at [https://vibrew.app](https://vibrew.app) to hook up custom domain to caffeine ai site step by step ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/uploads/dfn/original/3X/c/c/cc453684d4c9c4c3f014e72cbd5763b6ed086ebb.jpeg) If you did all that and it still doesnt work tag **rbirkner** ---
**Author:** ![mwhudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mwhudd](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/mwhudd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/3 "2025-12-16T10:13:17Z")
Morning thank you for your reply, I’m not the smartest with all of this and this is my first real attempt using AI to create websites etc . Do I just copy and paste your reply into another topic ? I tried to include the URLs working with but the forum blocks me from posting them ---
**Author:** ![WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/webtreesoftwaresolut/32/40772_2.png) [@WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/WebTreeSoftwareSolut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/4 "2025-12-16T10:14:19Z")
Sorry those first links arnt really links they are curl commands its best you read the article on my site it explains everything step by step If you get to the point where u have everything set up (youve verified your dns records are right, the configuration files are right and youre serving ic-domains file) let me know if youre not comfortable with the boundary node request part i can help u out thats easy. ---
**Author:** ![mwhudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mwhudd](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/mwhudd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/5 "2025-12-16T10:28:59Z")
I have checked my DNS settings using DNS checker , the .co.uk domain is pointing towards the caffeine URL . Im reading through the using custom domains troubleshooting on the IC website but I feel like I need a science degree. Would anyone be able to connect to my MacBook remotely and help me with this ? Apologies I’m seriously confused with all of this. ---
**Author:** ![WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/webtreesoftwaresolut/32/40772_2.png) [@WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/WebTreeSoftwareSolut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:30am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/6 "2025-12-16T10:30:52Z")
> [@mwhudd](#): > > caffeine URL Ok you dont actually point it at the caffeine url. You need to point it at the canonical domain, which is the canister id. Again read the article on my site and follow it step by step, if you want it to work. I have been hosting sites on the ic for 2 years, i just connected a domain 2 days ago. I know what im talking about. ---
**Author:** ![mwhudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mwhudd](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/mwhudd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/7 "2025-12-16T10:32:29Z")
I will have another read, could you please send me a direct link to the article again as the image above is just an image and I can’t seem to find the actual post on vibrew. Not doubting you know what your on about I’m personally just getting overwhelmed and lost with it all ---
**Author:** ![WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/webtreesoftwaresolut/32/40772_2.png) [@WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/WebTreeSoftwareSolut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/8 "2025-12-16T10:34:04Z")
> **[ViBrew Blog](https://vibrew.app/?article=%228%22)** ---
**Author:** ![mwhudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mwhudd](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/mwhudd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/9 "2025-12-16T10:36:36Z")
so for example when I’m copy and pasting this into caffeine do I edit it with my actual URL or leave as is ? I apologise for the 100 questions (_The contents of the ic-domains file should be “mycustomdomain)_ ---
**Author:** ![WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/webtreesoftwaresolut/32/40772_2.png) [@WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/WebTreeSoftwareSolut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/10 "2025-12-16T10:37:28Z")
Your url Character minimum Like this: in this exact location: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/uploads/dfn/original/3X/4/b/4b25f5b0cea9066ad81563745fd2b603ab5aa311.png) This file too ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/uploads/dfn/original/3X/d/d/dd2e56734501bdbb154cd9f3c71b1a8d69f3c578.png) ---
**Author:** ![mwhudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mwhudd](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/mwhudd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:43am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/11 "2025-12-16T10:43:14Z")
Thank you for this, is this something I ask Caffeine to do for me or do I have to type (copy & paste) code myself ? ---
**Author:** ![WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/webtreesoftwaresolut/32/40772_2.png) [@WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/WebTreeSoftwareSolut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:43am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/12 "2025-12-16T10:43:40Z")
If you take the prompt from my article it will work. ---
**Author:** ![mwhudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mwhudd](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/mwhudd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/13 "2025-12-16T10:51:50Z")
Thank you , I’m struggling to find my canister ID as caffeine won’t provide it, I’m only using a MacBook Pro and a iPad pro so I don’t have ability to hit F12 and can’t find how I can get hold of my canister ID. Apologies again for all the questions and appreciate your help ---
**Author:** ![WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/webtreesoftwaresolut/32/40772_2.png) [@WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/WebTreeSoftwareSolut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/14 "2025-12-16T10:52:10Z")
Link your site characters On mac its cmd + option + I ---
**Author:** ![mwhudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mwhudd](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/mwhudd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/15 "2025-12-16T10:54:53Z")
it won’t let me post any URLs in this forum for some reason is there a way of sending a direct message/PM ? ---
**Author:** ![WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/webtreesoftwaresolut/32/40772_2.png) [@WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/WebTreeSoftwareSolut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/16 "2025-12-16T10:55:49Z")
Just write it out the part before .caffeine ill figure it out ---
**Author:** ![mwhudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mwhudd](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/mwhudd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/17 "2025-12-16T10:56:21Z")
eglazeltd-c50 with the usual prefixes afterwards ---
**Author:** ![WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/webtreesoftwaresolut/32/40772_2.png) [@WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/WebTreeSoftwareSolut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/18 "2025-12-16T10:59:08Z")
e65fc-taaaa-aaaao-qlcca-cai ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/uploads/dfn/original/3X/8/9/89259645c30413883901b378c5721232f2bd26dc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![mwhudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mwhudd](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/mwhudd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/19 "2025-12-16T10:59:43Z")
thank you, now off to fry my brain some more ! if I get this working today I’m going to need to send you a drink as a thank you ! ---
**Author:** ![WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.dfinity.org/webtreesoftwaresolut/32/40772_2.png) [@WebTreeSoftwareSolut](https://forum.dfinity.org/u/WebTreeSoftwareSolut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531/20 "2025-12-16T11:00:34Z")
just tell all your business friends how easy and cheap it was to host on Internet computer. thats good enough for me. [Next page](https://forum.dfinity.org/t/ssl-issue-with-ic-internet-computer/61531.md?page=2)