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Expand Up @@ -85,6 +85,18 @@ The following is the guide for deploying Chatwoot on AWS using the marketplace l

![Access Chatwoot](/self-hosted/images/aws-ami/awsmp-12-chatwoot.png)

### Step 13: Configure Production URL and SSL

For production deployments, associate an Elastic IP with the EC2 instance so the public IP does not change after restarts. Then create a DNS `A` record for your domain or subdomain pointing to that Elastic IP.

After the DNS record resolves, connect to the instance and run:

```bash
sudo cwctl --webserver
```

This configures Nginx and SSL for your Chatwoot instance.

## Configuring Chatwoot

To configure Chatwoot, we need to SSH into the instance. We will use **AWS Console Connect** for this.
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<Note>
It is recommended to configure a proxy server like Nginx and set up SSL. Make sure to modify the security group created in step 6 accordingly.
For production, configure Nginx and SSL after pointing your domain to the instance. See [Chatwoot CTL](/self-hosted/deployment/chatwoot-ctl#setup-nginx-with-ssl-after-installation).
</Note>

## Updating the Instance
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The AWS Marketplace AMI provides a quick way to deploy Chatwoot with pre-configured settings. For production use, ensure you implement proper security measures and backup strategies.
The AWS Marketplace AMI provides a quick way to deploy Chatwoot with pre-configured settings. For production use, ensure you implement proper security measures and backup strategies.
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