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My site ([login to view URL]) is running through Cloudflare, yet browsers keep flagging the connection because the SSL certificate is “not recognized.” I need that certificate diagnosed and replaced or re-provisioned so the domain loads cleanly over HTTPS without warning messages. At the same time, every address set to forward from Bluehost has stopped reaching Gmail. It affects all emails and has been happening for more than a week. I need the DNS, MX and forwarding rules checked, any SPF / DKIM / DMARC records corrected, and mail flow validated end-to-end. Please: • Get the Cloudflare SSL fully trusted and active on the site. • Restore seamless Bluehost-to-Gmail forwarding for all mailboxes and confirm delivery. • Hand over a brief summary of what was changed so I can keep things stable going forward. If you need temporary access to Cloudflare or cPanel I can provide it right after we agree on the plan.
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The untrusted SSL warning is most likely a Cloudflare SSL mode mismatch — usually Full (Strict) is set but the origin cert on Bluehost is expired or self-signed, or the mode is set to Flexible causing mixed content issues. I'll diagnose the exact cause, re-provision a proper Cloudflare origin certificate or switch to a Universal SSL configuration that chains correctly, and verify HTTPS loads cleanly without warnings. For the email forwarding, I'll audit your MX records, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC entries in both Cloudflare DNS and Bluehost cPanel — Gmail has tightened authentication enforcement recently, so forwarded mail without proper SPF alignment gets silently dropped. I'll correct the records, test delivery end-to-end for every mailbox, and confirm messages land in Gmail without bouncing or hitting spam. You'll get a clear summary of every change made. Can start immediately with Cloudflare and cPanel access.
$30 USD in 1 day
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56 freelancers are bidding on average $120 USD for this job

Greetings, I see that you need help with two main issues: fixing the SSL certificate for your site and resolving email forwarding problems from Bluehost to Gmail. To address the SSL issue, I would dive into the Cloudflare settings to diagnose the current certificate status and ensure it's properly configured to be recognized by browsers. For the email forwarding, I’ll review the DNS settings, MX records, and any relevant authentication records like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. This will help restore the email flow and ensure that your forwarded emails reach Gmail without any hiccups. Once everything is sorted, I’ll provide you with a summary of the changes made, so you have a clear understanding moving forward. Best regards, Saba Ehsan
$200 USD in 4 days
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Hi, I will fix your Cloudflare SSL certificate issue and restore Bluehost-to-Gmail email forwarding by checking the SSL configuration, DNS, MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. I have strong experience with Cloudflare, Bluehost, and email deliverability, and will provide a summary of all changes made. I can start immediately.
$99 USD in 1 day
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Hello!! I can help you fix both the SSL warning on your Cloudflare setup and the broken email forwarding from Bluehost to Gmail. I’ll start by diagnosing the SSL configuration, reissuing or re-provisioning the certificate so your site loads securely without browser warnings. For email, I’ll review your DNS, MX records, and forwarding rules, then correct SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to restore smooth delivery to Gmail. I’ll also test end-to-end mail flow to ensure everything is working properly. Once done, I’ll share a clear summary of all changes so your setup stays stable going forward What I'm Good At:: ⭐ Cloudflare SSL Configuration ⭐ SSL/TLS Troubleshooting ⭐ Certificate Reissue & Re-provisioning ⭐ HTTPS Security Fixing ⭐ DNS Management ⭐ MX Records Setup ⭐ Email Forwarding Configuration ⭐ Bluehost cPanel Management ⭐ Gmail Deliverability Fix ⭐ SPF Record Configuration ⭐ DKIM Setup ⭐ DMARC Policy Implementation ⭐ Email Authentication Checks ⭐ Domain Routing Optimization ⭐ Mail Flow Diagnostics ⭐ Server Connectivity Troubleshooting ⭐ End-to-End Website Security Validation ⭐ Regards, Dbuglab
$150 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I can resolve both your SSL and email forwarding issues. I'll diagnose the Cloudflare SSL configuration, install or re-provision the correct certificate, and ensure your website loads over HTTPS without browser warnings. I'll also audit your Bluehost and Cloudflare DNS, verify MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records, fix the Gmail forwarding issue, and validate end-to-end email delivery for all mailboxes. Once everything is working, I'll provide a concise summary of the changes made for future reference. Best regards, **Muhammad Usman**
$180 USD in 1 day
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Hi There! I specialize in Cloudflare, DNS, SSL, and email hosting. With 9+ years of experience, I can quickly diagnose your SSL and email forwarding issues to restore secure HTTPS access and reliable Gmail delivery. Here’s how I can help: 1. Diagnose and fix the Cloudflare SSL configuration to eliminate browser security warnings. 2. Audit DNS, MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to restore Bluehost-to-Gmail forwarding. 3. Test HTTPS and email delivery end-to-end to ensure everything works correctly. 4. Provide a clear summary of all changes for future maintenance. Are your DNS records currently managed in Cloudflare or Bluehost, and do you have Full (Strict) SSL enabled in Cloudflare?
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hi, is your Cloudflare SSL mode set to Flexible or Full Strict? That's usually the culprit when browsers flag a Cloudflare site even though SSL looks active on the surface. If it's Flexible, traffic between Cloudflare and your origin server is unencrypted, which triggers the browser warning. I'll switch you to Full Strict, make sure the origin certificate on your cPanel is valid, and set HSTS headers so browsers stop complaining permanently. For the email forwarding, I'll audit your MX and SPF records in Cloudflare DNS since broken forwards are almost always a DNS misconfiguration after moving to Cloudflare. Can get both fixed today and you'll get a short summary of every change made so you know exactly what was touched. Regards, Imtiaz, SecureTechs
$35 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I am a full stack AI developer with 8 years of rich experience in software development, with a background in Linux server administration and web hosting. I am familiar with Cloudflare, SSL, DNS, cPanel, Linux, Web Security, Web Hosting, Website Management, PHP, and email authentication. I can diagnose and resolve the Cloudflare SSL issue, verify the certificate chain, and ensure your website loads securely over HTTPS without browser warnings. I can also troubleshoot the Bluehost email forwarding issue by reviewing DNS, MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records, validating end to end mail delivery to Gmail, and providing a summary of all changes made. I'm an individual freelancer and can work on any time zone you want. Please contact me with the best time for you to have a quick chat. Looking forward to discussing more details. Thanks. Emile.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Greetings I can surely help you for Fix SSL & Email Forwarding I am in the IT industry since more than a decade and serve so many clients in building and rebuilding websites, software, and applications I have strong hands-on different cms like webflow, Wordpress, shopify, squarespace, wix and on different programming languages like PHP, Laravel, React, Node.js, HTML, CSS, And I did the migration from HTML to click funnels. I have made so many websites (E-commerce, WordPress, Classified admin, WooCommerce, etc.), bots, softwares, and Mobile applications (Android, IOS, and Huawei Play store) in my entire career. I have strong hands on both the front end and back end. Currently, I am part of the team who are dealing with miscellaneous tasks in dubizzle and Mzad Qatar including design and layouts and they both have more than 1 million users. I believe that you are looking for a web designer and for sure you will get your end desire result with plagiarism-free work and with better quality as I am assuring you this. Package deals can also be done for long-term collaboration as per the client's requirement. Kindly do come on chat so that we can discuss project details further more.
$30 USD in 2 days
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The Cloudflare SSL mismatch is the most likely cause. If your SSL mode is Flexible but your origin expects Full Strict, browsers will flag the connection. Email forwarding issues are almost always MX or SPF records that broke when Cloudflare was added. I can resolve both in under two hours. Available to start right now. The bid reflects the post as written and will be confirmed after a quick look at your DNS setup. Want to jump on a quick call?
$150 USD in 2 days
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I was looking through your issue and it’s pretty clear both problems - the SSL warnings and the broken Bluehost -Gmail forwarding- are coming from DNS and certificate mismatches between Cloudflare and Bluehost. When those two fall out of sync, browsers stop trusting the cert and Gmail stops accepting forwarded mail. My approach is practical and straight to the point: - First I check Cloudflare’s SSL mode, origin cert, and the actual chain your server is presenting. If needed, I re‑provision a fresh Cloudflare Origin Certificate and install it cleanly in cPanel so the browser sees a fully trusted HTTPS path again. - Then I fix the email side by correcting MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC so Gmail accepts the forwarded messages without silently dropping them. I also verify that Bluehost forwarding is active and routing properly. Once everything is aligned, your site loads over HTTPS with no warnings, and all forwarded mail reaches Gmail instantly again. I’ll also hand you a short summary of what was changed so you can keep things stable going forward. I can start as soon as you provide temporary Cloudflare and cPanel access, and I’ll get both issues resolved without any guess‑work.
$30 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I can resolve the SSL certificate issue on your site and restore your email forwarding from Bluehost to Gmail. I will diagnose the existing SSL configuration in Cloudflare, ensuring the certificate is fully trusted and active to eliminate any browser warnings. Additionally, I’ll review and correct the DNS settings, MX records, and any SPF/DKIM/DMARC configurations to ensure seamless email delivery. My experience with Cloudflare and email routing issues allows me to approach this problem efficiently. I’ll validate mail flow end-to-end, ensuring your emails reach their destination without hiccups. After implementing the necessary changes, I will provide a concise summary of all adjustments made for your records. Let’s get started as soon as you're ready to provide access to Cloudflare or cPanel. Thank you.
$156 USD in 7 days
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Wow! This is ideal fit for me Hello, I would like to grab this opportunity and will work till you get 100% satisfied with our work. I'm familiar with this kind of task and have many years of experience on PHP, Linux, Web Security, DNS, Website Management, Web Hosting, Email Marketing, Cloudflare, SSL, cPanel Please come over chat and discuss your requirement in a detailed way. Thank You
$30 USD in 7 days
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Hi, Since both SSL and email forwarding broke around the same time, my first question is: were there any recent DNS or Cloudflare changes (nameservers, proxy status, SSL mode, or DNS records)? A single misconfiguration there can easily cause both issues. For the email problem, are your MX records still pointing to Bluehost, or have they been changed during the Cloudflare setup? I'll verify MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, forwarding rules, and perform end-to-end delivery tests to Gmail before considering the job complete. For SSL, I'll diagnose whether the issue is with Cloudflare SSL mode, the origin certificate, an expired server certificate, or an incomplete certificate chain. I'll restore a fully trusted HTTPS connection without browser warnings and ensure automatic renewal is in place. Once everything is fixed, I'll provide a concise report detailing every DNS, SSL, and email configuration change for future reference. Feel free to review my portfolio — you will also find a video testimonial from a past client there. Best, Habib
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, I just read your posting. It sounds like you need an experienced software engineer who can help build, improve, and maintain a reliable solution using DNS, Website Management, Web Hosting, PHP, Cloudflare, Web Security, cPanel, SSL, Email Marketing and Linux. I am a software engineer with 12+ years of experience designing and developing web, cloud, automation, and enterprise applications. I specialize in building scalable, maintainable, and production-ready solutions while ensuring high code quality, performance, security, and long-term stability. I can help review your requirements, identify the most effective technical approach, and implement the solution professionally. Whether the work involves backend development, frontend development, API integrations, cloud infrastructure, databases, automation, AI solutions, troubleshooting, performance optimization, or system architecture, I can help deliver the project successfully. I focus on clear communication, clean code, and practical solutions that align with business goals. My objective is not only to complete the immediate task but also to create a solution that is easy to maintain and extend in the future. Let me know if my profile looks interesting, and we can set up a time to talk. Best regards, Elijah M.
$200 USD in 3 days
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Hi, I can help resolve both the SSL and email forwarding issues today. I have extensive experience with Cloudflare, Bluehost, cPanel, DNS, SSL certificates, and email authentication (SPF, DKIM, and DMARC). Based on your description, the SSL warning is likely caused by an incorrect Cloudflare SSL mode, an invalid or expired origin certificate, or a certificate chain issue. The email forwarding problem is likely related to DNS or forwarding configuration changes that are preventing messages from reaching Gmail. Here's what I'll do: * Diagnose and fix the Cloudflare SSL configuration so your website loads securely over HTTPS without browser warnings. * Verify the origin SSL certificate and install or replace it if necessary. * Review your DNS records, including A, CNAME, MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, to ensure they're configured correctly. * Troubleshoot Bluehost email forwarding and restore reliable delivery to Gmail for all affected mailboxes. * Perform end-to-end testing to confirm that both your website and email services are working properly. * Provide a concise summary of the changes made so you have a clear record for future maintenance. If you can provide temporary access to your Cloudflare account and Bluehost/cPanel, I can begin immediately and work until everything is fully resolved. I look forward to helping you get your website and email services back to normal. Best regards,
$50 USD in 1 day
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Hi, the connection warning suggests an SSL mismatch between Cloudflare’s proxy and your origin server, likely caused by a self-signed or expired certificate on the Bluehost side. Regarding your email issue, the failure to reach Gmail often stems from DMARC policy enforcement or blacklisting due to missing SPF/DKIM alignment on the relay path. At SimCodec, we will enforce Full (Strict) SSL via Origin CA certificates and validate your DNS zones using our infrastructure stack. Our team manages DNS records and mail server protocols through professional-grade standards to ensure deliverability and secure web architecture. Are you currently utilizing a specific Google Workspace relay for your outgoing mail or strictly standard cPanel forwarding? The SimCodec Team
$122 USD in 7 days
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Hello! I carefully reviewed your requirements and understand that this project is about fully restoring both your website security and email reliability, not just making temporary fixes. I have experience troubleshooting Cloudflare SSL issues, DNS configurations, and email authentication, including SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and mail forwarding problems. My approach is to identify the root cause, restore a fully trusted HTTPS connection, verify end-to-end email delivery from Bluehost to Gmail, and document every change for future maintenance. I will confirm that the SSL warning is completely resolved and that email forwarding works reliably before considering the job complete. After delivery, I'm also happy to provide free post-completion support for any minor adjustments or questions. Questions: Which Cloudflare SSL mode is currently enabled (Flexible, Full, or Full Strict)? Are you using Bluehost email forwarding only, or is Google Workspace involved as well? Have there been any recent DNS or nameserver changes before these issues started?
$140 USD in 3 days
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Hello, thanks for posting this project. I understand the description and desired outcome. I will work smartly and deliver work that meets your expectations. I have 8+ years of experience in PHP, cPanel, Email Marketing, Web Hosting, Web Security, Website Management. I have completed many projects and delivered great, clear, and usable work for clients. Visit my profile to check samples of my latest work and client reviews. Connect in chat to share details and I will respond with clear ideas. Regards, Sai
$30 USD in 7 days
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Hi! I understand you're facing issues with your SSL certificate and email forwarding, and I can definitely assist you with that. As a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in cloud platforms, I am proficient in diagnosing and re-provisioning SSL certificates, particularly in environments like Cloudflare. I would ensure that your SSL is fully trusted and active, allowing your site to load securely over HTTPS without any warning messages. Additionally, I have successfully resolved similar issues where I checked and corrected DNS, MX, and forwarding rules for email systems, ensuring seamless communication and delivery. My hands-on work with cloud technologies and server management equips me to validate mail flow and make necessary adjustments to SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. I am confident to restore your email forwarding to Gmail and provide you with a brief summary of the changes made, so you can maintain stability moving forward. Let's chat to discuss your specific needs and how I can help! Best regards, Jayvince
$30 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I hope you're doing well. I have carefully reviewed your project, Fix SSL & Email Forwarding, and I'm confident I can deliver a high quality solution tailored to your requirements. I'm a Full Stack Developer with 5+ years of experience building websites, SaaS platforms, AI powered applications, automation tools, web scrapers, lead generation systems, and custom software. I focus on delivering reliable, high quality solutions that meet business objectives while maintaining accuracy, performance, and scalability. Whether your project involves software development, automation, data extraction, or lead generation, I'm confident I can provide the right solution. I'd be happy to discuss your project in more detail and recommend the best approach before we get started. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Adnan Hussain Full Stack Developer | Technical Fixes | AI Automation | Lead Generation & Extraction Expert | Websites Dev
$140 USD in 3 days
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