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Advancing Privacy on the Web with Let's Encrypt™

The work Let's Encrypt does is huge.

And we can all help improve Internet privacy.

It starts with you securing your site with a Let's Encrypt certificate using DNSimple's domain management tools and integration.

Join us in helping make the Internet better for everyone.

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Let's Encrypt SSL Certificates on DNSimple

We're one of the best platforms for integrating with Let's Encrypt, because we make it as simple as possible.

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Automated

We use DNS-based validation to automatically validate domains. No more emails to wait for and approve. No need for manual intervention.

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Auto-renewal

Your certificate will automatically renew before it expires, so you have fewer things to worry about.

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Free

We include Let's Encrypt certificates in DNSimple subscription plans at no additional charge.

Secure your site and help build a better Internet.

Get two months free with a yearly plan.

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Why is SSL important?

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Encryption

SSL certificates provide encrypted connections between your web browser and the the websites you visit.

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Security

Data transmitted between your web browser and websites can't be read without being decrypted.

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Protection

This prevents third parties from spying on your information.

How does it work?

1. Obtain your certificate

Select Let's Encrypt as the Certificate Authority for your next certificate.

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2. Configure

Enter the name and contact for the certificate.

Depending on your plan, the common name will be defaulted, or you'll be able to choose the SAN (Subject Alternative Name).

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3. Request

Sit back and relax, DNS is happening. We automatically create DNS records to validate the domain.

Your domain must be resolving through DNSimple name servers for this to work.

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4. Install

Follow our installation steps to install the certificate on your webserver.

With the auto-renewal option, you'll receive your new certificate files before the current certificate expires.

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