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Benefits of Using Let's Encrypt SSL Certificates

Here are some key benefits of using Let's Encrypt SSL certificates for dotCanada.com and its customers:

  1. Cost Savings
    o Let's Encrypt provides free SSL/TLS certificates, eliminating the need to purchase expensive commercial certificates annually.
    o This cost savings can be significant, especially for small businesses and individuals hosted on dotCanada.com's platforms.
  2. Automated Renewal
    o Let's Encrypt certificates are valid for 90 days, but the renewal process is fully automated.
    o dotCanada.com can set up automated renewal scripts, ensuring that customers' websites always have a valid SSL certificate without manual intervention.
  3. Increased Security
    o Let's Encrypt certificates use the same strong encryption (up to 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC) as paid SSL certificates.
    o This helps protect dotCanada.com's customers' websites and their visitors' data from eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks.
  4. Better Search Engine Ranking
    o Major search engines like Google give preference to websites that use HTTPS and have a valid SSL certificate.
    o By enabling Let's Encrypt on their websites, dotCanada.com's customers can improve their search engine rankings and visibility.
  5. Compliance with Industry Standards
    o Many regulatory bodies and industry standards now require websites to use HTTPS and have a valid SSL certificate.
    o Let's Encrypt helps dotCanada.com's customers comply with these standards without incurring additional costs.
  6. Compatibility and Trust
    o Let's Encrypt is a trusted Certificate Authority (CA), and its certificates are recognized and trusted by all major browsers and operating systems.
    o This ensures a seamless browsing experience for dotCanada.com's customers' website visitors, without any security warnings or compatibility issues.
    By offering Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, dotCanada.com can provide its customers with a secure, cost-effective, and hassle-free solution for enabling HTTPS on their websites, while also improving their online presence and meeting industry standards.


Updated on: 08/05/2024

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