🔒 Security SSL Renewal

[Ravenfreak]

When you purchase ssl certificates for your domains, do you purchase multiple years at once or do you prefer to purchase a new certificate every year? I recently went ahead and renewed my SSL certificate for Gexforums for the next five years since it's cheaper in the long run. Now I don't need to worry about having to purchase a new certificate for a while.

 

[Tracy]

Why purchase SSL's now? 😉
If you use CloudFlare, you can actually use a self-signed SSL on your server and then use the CF SSL for the users connecting. And the CF certificate is valid and is free for your site.

 

[Nomad]

I have not purchased SSL for a couple of years. Normally I gewt free SSL for the first year from Namecheap. On the second year, I either start using Let's Encrypt or Cloudflare.

 

[Spartan]

I don’t purchase this either I can set it up for free via my hosting cpanel.

 

[Tracy]

LetsEncrypt is a viable solution... but I do remember there were some issues/questions about it a few years ago. I think those got resolved.
So there are two decent options that don't cost anything.

 

[Cedric]

I wouldn't purchase SSL either, they're a waste of money and they cost a lot. Especially when Cloudflare offers them for free.

 

[Tracy]

I wouldn't purchase SSL either, they're a waste of money and they cost a lot. Especially when Cloudflare offers them for free.

There are uses for them. Some devices (like a SonicWall unit) can use them for secured access to their web interface remote users. Many businesses prefer to use a "certified" provider for their SSL certs for security assurance requirements that may be in place.
But yes, for most websites, purchasing an SSL is like using a Sony Walkman to listen to music now.

 

[Kyng]

Why purchase SSL's now? 😉
If you use CloudFlare, you can actually use a self-signed SSL on your server and then use the CF SSL for the users connecting. And the CF certificate is valid and is free for your site.

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I just do it through CloudFlare too. Have done so since 2018 .

 

[Ravenfreak]

Some hosts make you purchase SSL certificates. Ionos is unfortunately one of them, you can't use a external SSL certificate and you have to purchase one from them.

 

[Cedric]

Some hosts make you purchase SSL certificates. Ionos is unfortunately one of them, you can't use a external SSL certificate and you have to purchase one from them.

Time to ditch the host bro. They shouldn't force you to purchase anything.

 

[Dilip]

Why purchase when Let's Encrypt is offering it for free?

 

[Dilip]

Some hosts make you purchase SSL certificates. Ionos is unfortunately one of them, you can't use a external SSL certificate and you have to purchase one from them.

That is how they might be covering the price discounts they offer.