Hosting With Let's Encrypt

Let's Encrypt Hosting

What's Let's Encrypt?

Let’s Encrypt is a Certificate Authority providing free, automated SSL Certificates for enhanced website protection. It allows users to setup trusted HTTPS on websites for encrypted connections. The protection offered is just as secure as paid certificate options.

Let's Encrypt Benefits

• Free - Let's Encrypt is a free SSL option for your site.
• Simple Setup - At A2 Hosting, all you need to do is contact our support staff and our team will automatically apply a Let's Encrypt certificate to the domains of your choice on your account. From there, you just have to apply the appropriate security settings to the software you're using to power your site (i.e. WordPress, Drupal, Joomla etc.).
• Enhanced Security - The obvious benefit is that Let's Encrypt provides your site with modern security practices and techniques.
• Automated Protection - Your domains are protected with just a few clicks of your mouse. 

Let's Encrypt vs Paid SSL Certificates

There certainly are a number of benefits of setting up Let's Encrypt SSL Certificate protection for your sites. However there are a few reasons why you might want to consider one of our paid SSL Certificate options.

• Renewals - While most SSL Certificates are renewed each year, Let's Encrypt protection is renewed automatically by A2 Hosting every 90-days.
• Warranties - A warranty is not included with Let's Encrypt protection. Paid SSL Certificate options on the other hand are backed by warranties.
• Extended Validation - Let's Encrypt does not offer an Extended Validation option, which provides a more visual cue to visitors that the site is secure.