EchoSSL

How long are the certificates valid for?

Let's Encrypt certificates are valid for 90 days. This is a security best practice that encourages renewal automation. You must generate a new certificate before the old one expires. You can return here to renew for free as many times as you need.

What is a Wildcard SSL Certificate?

A Wildcard certificate secures your main domain and all of its first-level subdomains. For example, a certificate for *.yourdomain.com will also secure www.yourdomain.com, blog.yourdomain.com, and shop.yourdomain.com. To get one, enter your domain as *.yourdomain.com and use the DNS verification method.

What files are included in the download?

The downloaded ZIP file contains four essential files: certificate.crt: Your server's public certificate.private.key: Your secret private key. Never share this file.ca_bundle.crt: The issuer's intermediate certificates (the CA Bundle), required by some servers.fullchain.pem: The full certificate chain (your certificate plus the CA Bundle) which is required by most modern web servers.

Can I get a certificate for multiple domains?

This tool is designed to issue a certificate for a single domain or a single wildcard domain at a time. To secure multiple different domains (e.g., domain-one.com and domain-two.net), you will need to complete the generation process for each domain separately.

Will this work on any web host?

Yes, as long as your web hosting provider gives you the ability to upload files (for HTTP verification) or manage your DNS records (for DNS verification), you can use this tool. You will also need access to your server's control panel (like cPanel, Plesk, etc.) or configuration files to install the certificate files once they are generated.