Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates a website's identity and enables an encrypted connection. It's a security protocol that creates an encrypted link between a web server and a web browser. Companies and organizations need to add SSL certificates to their websites to secure online transactions and keep customer information private and secure. In short: SSL keeps internet connections secure and prevents criminals from reading or modifying information transferred between two systems. When you see a padlock icon next to the URL in your address bar, that means SSL is protecting the website you are visiting.

Our tool simplifies the process of getting a free SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt using the DNS-01 challenge method. Here's how it works:
  1. Enter Your Domain: You provide your domain name.
  2. Add DNS Record: We give you a unique TXT record to add to your domain's DNS settings. This proves you own the domain.
  3. Validate: You click a button to tell Let's Encrypt to check for that record.
  4. Download: Once validated, we generate your certificate files (`certificate.pem`, `private.key`, `fullchain.pem`) and bundle them in a ZIP file for you to download and install on your web server.
The entire process is done through our easy-to-use web interface without requiring any command-line tools or technical knowledge of the ACME protocol.

Let's Encrypt certificates are valid for **90 days**. The short validity period is designed to encourage automation and limit the damage from key compromise. We recommend renewing your certificate every 60-80 days to ensure your site remains secure without interruption. You can use our tool again to easily renew your certificate by following the same process.

Adding a TXT record is how you prove to Let's Encrypt that you control a domain name. The process is generally the same across all domain providers (like GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.):
  1. Log in to your domain registrar's control panel.
  2. Navigate to the DNS management section for your domain. It might be called "DNS Management", "Zone Editor", or "Advanced DNS".
  3. Create a new record. Select **TXT** as the record type.
  4. Our tool will provide a "Host/Name" and a "Value/Content". Copy these values exactly.
    • In the "Host" or "Name" field, enter `_acme-challenge`.
    • In the "Value", "Content", or "Points to" field, paste the long string our tool provides.
  5. Save the new record. DNS changes can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours to propagate across the internet, so you may need to wait a bit before validating on our site.