Introducing Automatic SSL/TLS: securing and simplifying origin connectivity

Cloudflare is set to roll out an automatic configuration feature that ensures secure connections between its network and customers' origin servers starting from August 8, 2024. The new Automatic SSL/TLS setting will be made available for Free and Pro users on September 16, 2024, followed by Business and Enterprise users. This feature aims to simplify the encryption process between Cloudflare and origins while maintaining enhanced security without causing any site downtime. It leverages the SSL/TLS Recommender system that has been in production for three years, providing high-quality origin-security recommendations for Cloudflare's customers. The Automatic SSL/TLS setting will not impact users who are already in Strict or Full (strict) mode nor those who have opted out.