Support’s notes from the field

This post details common SSL/TLS certificate errors encountered when connecting to PlanetScale databases, explains the underlying mechanisms of SSL/TLS certificate verification (CAs, root certificates), and provides solutions such as installing `ca-certificates` on Linux. It also offers guidance on integrating with third-party platforms that may not automatically trust common CAs by manually uploading Let's Encrypt's root certificate. The post strongly advises against disabling SSL/TLS verification or issuing self-signed certificates.