Getting Started
Step-by-step guides to get your free SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt.
DNS-01 Challenge: How It Works and How to Complete It
DNS-01 validation proves domain ownership by adding a TXT record to your DNS. Required for wildcard certificates. Covers setup for Cloudflare, Route 53, GoDaddy, Namecheap, and more.
How to Get a Free SSL Certificate (Step-by-Step Guide)
Get a free SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt in 5 minutes — no software to install, no account to create. Complete guide covering 4 methods, both challenge types, installation on 6 platforms, and troubleshooting.
HTTP-01 Challenge: How It Works and How to Complete It
HTTP-01 is the simplest way to prove domain ownership for an SSL certificate. Place a file on your server, Let's Encrypt verifies it, and your certificate is issued.
How to Renew a Let's Encrypt Certificate
Let's Encrypt certificates expire every 90 days. Learn how to renew with GetHTTPS (manual) or Certbot (automatic), and prepare for 47-day validity.
How to Get a Free Wildcard SSL Certificate
Get a free wildcard SSL certificate (*.example.com) from Let's Encrypt using GetHTTPS. Requires DNS-01 challenge only. Covers Cloudflare, Route 53, GoDaddy, and Namecheap DNS setup.
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