Let's Encrypt is a non-profit certificate authority that gives websites free SSL certificates. With webevi hosting, Let's Encrypt is free and installs in a few clicks in Plesk.
In short
- It is free and trusted by all major browsers.
- Its validity is short, but Plesk renews it automatically.
- Setup: How do I install Let's Encrypt in Plesk?
Let's Encrypt vs a paid certificate
| Feature | Let's Encrypt | Paid certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Yearly fee |
| Encryption | Same strength | Same strength |
| Validation | Domain only (DV) | DV, OV or EV |
| Warranty | None | Included |
| Renewal | Automatic | Depends on the certificate |
If you need organisation validation or a warranty, see DV, OV and EV certificates.
Before issuing a certificate, Let's Encrypt checks that your domain points to our server. If your domain's DNS is elsewhere, update the records first.
Need help? Open a support ticket from your client area or call +90 216 348 35 03.
