My 2-year PHP Mailgun integration suddenly returns an SSL certificate error as of Jan 23, 2018. Updating cacert.pem did not resolve the issue. How can SSL verification be disabled?
hey tom, you can set curl_ssl_verifypeer=false to bypass the error, but it’s not recomended for prod. i had a similiar issue before, so updating your php/mg lib might be a safer long term fix. good luck!
After encountering a similar problem, I found that disabling SSL verification should be only a temporary workaround. Instead, verify that your PHP setup is correctly using the updated cacert.pem file. In my case, the error was due to an outdated curl version and an incorrect PHP configuration which prevented the proper loading of the certificate bundle. Updating both improved overall security and resolved the problem without compromising SSL integrity. I recommend thorough verification of your environment before resorting to disabling certificate checks.
In my experience, the persistent SSL issue is often linked more with your local server configuration than the Mailgun API itself. When I encountered a similar error, ensuring my cacert.pem was properly referenced in my php.ini and curl settings was essential. I spent some time verifying file paths and making sure permissions allowed reading by the PHP process. Although disabling SSL verification might be tempting, it isn’t a sustainable solution. Meticulous configuration review and environment testing ended up being my best approach for long-term stability and security.
hey, had a similar ssl snag. mine was fixed after double checking my php configs to properly load cacert.pem. updating lib versions helped too. disabling verification is risky so it’s better to solve the file path issues. hope this helps!