What is Certify the Web?
Certify the Web offers a comprehensive solution for managing SSL/TLS certificates on Windows servers and other services. The platform automates the acquisition and renewal of free certificates from Let's Encrypt and other ACME Certificate Authorities, simplifying HTTPS implementation for organizations of all sizes.
The tool includes features for centralized certificate management across multiple servers with a cross-platform web interface, DNS challenge delegation through cloud-hosted services, and monitoring capabilities for renewal status. It supports various ACME clients and provides both community and licensed editions to accommodate different usage needs.
Features
- Automated Certificate Management: Automatically acquires and renews free SSL/TLS certificates from Let's Encrypt and other ACME authorities
- Centralized Management: Manages certificates across multiple servers with a cross-platform web interface
- DNS Challenge Delegation: Uses cloud-hosted acme-dns protocol for DNS challenges without maintaining own servers
- Renewal Monitoring: Tracks certificate renewal status across various ACME clients
- Multi-Platform Support: Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems
Use Cases
- Automating SSL/TLS certificate setup for Windows IIS servers
- Managing certificate renewals across multiple organizational servers
- Implementing HTTPS for websites using free Let's Encrypt certificates
- Centralizing certificate management for IT administrators
- Monitoring certificate renewal status across different ACME clients
FAQs
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What is the difference between the Community Edition and licensed version?
The Community Edition manages up to 5 certificates per server with community support, while the licensed version supports unlimited certificates and includes email helpdesk support. -
Which operating systems does Certify the Web support?
It supports Windows for the core certificate manager, with the Management Hub extending support to Linux and macOS platforms. -
What certificate authorities does it work with?
It works with Let's Encrypt and other ACME Certificate Authorities for obtaining SSL/TLS certificates. -
Can it manage certificates across multiple servers?
Yes, through the Certify Management Hub feature that provides centralized management across multiple servers.
