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Generate trusted SSL/TLS certificates for any domain — including wildcard certificates — in minutes. No account, no credit card, completely free.

100% Free Forever
90 Day Validity
★ 4.9 User Rating
Wildcard supported
HTTP & DNS verification
No account required

Generate Free SSL Certificate

Enter your domain (e.g. example.com) or wildcard (e.g. *.example.com)

Used for certificate expiry notifications from Let's Encrypt only.

Choose how to prove you own this domain.

HTTP Verification Instructions

After submitting, you'll be given a token file to upload to your server at:
http://yourdomain.com/.well-known/acme-challenge/<token>

Your server must be accessible on port 80. Not supported for wildcard certificates.

DNS Verification Instructions

After submitting, you'll be given a TXT record to add to your DNS:
_acme-challenge.yourdomain.com

Required for wildcard certificates. DNS changes may take a few minutes to propagate.
Simple Process

How It Works

Get your free SSL certificate in three easy steps. No technical expertise required.

Enter Your Domain
Type your domain name and email address. Wildcard certificates (e.g. *.example.com) are fully supported.
Verify Ownership
Prove you control the domain via a simple HTTP file upload or a DNS TXT record. We'll guide you through every step.
Install Your Certificate
Download your certificate, private key, and CA chain. Follow our step-by-step guides for Apache, Nginx, cPanel, and more.
Why FreeSSL

Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.

We believe every website deserves HTTPS — without the cost, complexity, or lock-in.

Wildcard Certificates
Secure all subdomains with a single certificate. *.example.com covers www, app, api, and every other subdomain.
Instant Issuance
Once domain ownership is verified, your certificate is issued in seconds via the Let's Encrypt ACME protocol.
Completely Free
No credit card, no subscription, no hidden fees. SSL certificates are free for everyone — period.
HTTP & DNS Verification
Choose the verification method that fits your workflow. DNS verification is required for wildcard certificates.
Strong Encryption
Certificates use 2048-bit RSA or ECDSA keys and are trusted by all major browsers and operating systems.
No Account Required
Just enter your domain and email. No sign-up, no password to remember, no personal data collected unnecessarily.

Works With Your Stack

Installation guides included for all major platforms and hosting providers.

Nginx
Apache
cPanel
WordPress
AWS
Google Cloud
DigitalOcean
Plesk
Community

Loved by Developers Worldwide

These are sample testimonials shown for demonstration. We use real verified feedback once live.

★★★★★

"Got my wildcard SSL up in under 5 minutes. The DNS verification instructions were crystal clear. This is exactly what every developer needs."

Alex K.
Freelance Web Developer · Demo testimonial
★★★★★

"As a startup founder I needed to secure multiple subdomains fast. The wildcard cert worked perfectly and I didn't have to pay for anything."

Maya P.
Startup Founder · Demo testimonial
★★★★★

"I run an e-commerce store and the SSL checker helped me verify my certificate setup was correct. Super useful toolkit — all in one place."

Sam R.
E-Commerce Owner · Demo testimonial
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, completely free. SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt are free for everyone. There are no paid tiers, no credit card required, and no hidden charges. The service itself is supported by the open-source community and sponsors of Let's Encrypt.
A wildcard certificate secures a domain and all of its direct subdomains with a single certificate. For example, *.example.com covers www.example.com, api.example.com, mail.example.com, etc. Wildcard certificates require DNS verification.
Let's Encrypt certificates are valid for 90 days. We recommend renewing at the 60-day mark. You can re-run the generator to get a fresh certificate. Use the email you provide to receive expiry reminders from Let's Encrypt.
HTTP verification requires you to place a specific file at a URL on your web server. It's simple if your server is publicly accessible on port 80. DNS verification requires you to add a TXT record to your domain's DNS. DNS verification is required for wildcard certificates and works even if your server isn't publicly accessible.
Private key security is our top priority. Private keys are never logged, never stored unnecessarily, and are never exposed in URLs or analytics. If you generate a CSR using our CSR Generator tool, the private key is generated entirely in your browser and never transmitted to our servers.
Yes. Let's Encrypt is a trusted Certificate Authority (CA) recognized by all major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and their mobile equivalents. Certificates issued via Let's Encrypt will show the padlock icon in your visitors' browsers.

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