What is an SSL certificate?
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology plays a crucial role in protecting data exchanged on the Internet. It assures visitors to a website that their information is being exchanged securely. When you surf the Internet and enter personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, SSL encrypts this data. This means that the information is transformed into a complex code, making it extremely difficult for hackers to intercept or modify it.
Websites that use this technology can be identified by their URL address, which begins with"https://" instead of "http://", with the extra "s" indicating "secure". This little detail ensures that you are on a legitimate site and that your data is protected throughout its transmission.
Why Let's Encrypt?
Let's Encrypt is a certification authority that offers a practical, free solution for securing websites using free SSL certificates.
Its popularity is based on the fact that itautomates the process of obtaining and renewing certificates, thereby reducing complexity and management time for site administrators.
This initiative promotes greater security on the Internet by making encryption accessible to everyone and guaranteeing the confidentiality and integrity of data exchanged. In addition, thanks to its open and transparent model, Let's Encrypt strengthens user confidence while facilitating the widespread adoption of the HTTPS protocol.
How do I activate a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate on my site?
1- Go to your HestiaCP panel
2- Go to the web section, then click on your domain
3- Tick the boxes "Enable SSL for this domain" and "Use Let's Encrypt to obtain SSL certificate". Then click Save.
4- Wait a few moments ... Your certificate is installed! You can check it via the certificate displayed at the bottom of the page. This certificate is automatically renewed every 3 months.
