SSL Certificate Management with Let's Encrypt

At WebOps Hosting, we utilize Let's Encrypt to provide automatic SSL/TLS certificate management for all hosted domains. While we handle all technical aspects of SSL implementation and renewal, understanding these features helps explain how we ensure your domains remain secure.

What is Let's Encrypt?

Let's Encrypt is a free, automated certificate authority (CA) that provides industry-standard SSL/TLS certificates. Our implementation ensures:

• Automatic certificate provisioning
• Zero-cost SSL certificates
• Industry-standard encryption
• Wide browser compatibility

Benefits of Let's Encrypt

• Security
  • Modern encryption standards
  • Regular security updates
  • Automated vulnerability patching
• Automation
  • Zero-touch certificate management
  • Automatic renewal before expiration
  • Seamless integration with hosted services
• Cost-Effectiveness
  • No additional certificate costs
  • Included with all hosting packages
  • Unlimited domain coverage

Additional Certificate Types We Support

• Commercial SSL: Extended Validation (EV) and Organization Validation (OV) certificates
• Wildcard: Secure unlimited subdomains with a single certificate
• Multi-domain: SAN certificates for multiple domain names

How We Manage SSL Through Plesk

Our team uses Plesk's secure interface to manage all SSL configurations:

1. Access SSL/TLS Certificates section:

2. Select or upload certificate:

3. Configure certificate settings:

Technical Implementation

Our system manages several critical aspects:

• HTTP-01 challenge verification
• DNS-01 challenge support
• Automatic web server configuration
• Certificate installation and updates

Implementation Timeline

• Let's Encrypt certificates: 15-30 minutes
• Commercial certificates: 1-5 business days
• Emergency renewals: Priority handling
• Automatic renewals: Handled 30 days before expiration

Best Practices We Follow

• Regular security audits
• Proactive renewal management
• Backup certificate storage
• Configuration testing
• SSL rating optimization

Remember: While Plesk provides comprehensive SSL management capabilities, you never need to handle certificates directly. Our team manages all aspects of SSL security for your domains.

Getting Support

For SSL-related requests:

• Email: support [at] webops [dot] host
• Support ticket system: Available through your client portal
• Emergency support: Available 24/7