An SSL certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a website and encrypts information sent to the server using SSL technology. Encryption is the process of scrambling data into an undecipherable format that can only be returned to a readable format with the proper decryption key.
There are several ways to get a free SSL certificate for your website. Some of the most popular options are:
• SSL For Free 1: This website allows you to create free SSL certificates and wildcard SSL certificates in minutes. You can choose between HTTP verification, DNS verification or manual verification methods. The certificates are issued by ZeroSSL and are valid for 90 days. You can renew them as many times as you want.
• Let’s Encrypt 2: This is a nonprofit certificate authority that provides free SSL certificates to 300 million websites. You can use an ACME client or a web hosting provider that supports Let’s Encrypt to obtain and install the certificates. The certificates are valid for 90 days and are automatically renewed by most ACME clients and web hosting providers.
• Cloudflare 3: This is a web performance and security company that offers free SSL/TLS certificates to all its customers. You can sign up for a free account and add your website to Cloudflare’s network. Cloudflare will automatically generate and install an SSL certificate for your website and enable HTTPS by default. The certificates are valid for one year and are automatically renewed by Cloudflare.