SSL Certificates

Free SSL Certificates

All our Plesk hosting plans include free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates with automatic installation and renewal.

Let's Encrypt included

All our Plesk hosting plans integrate the Let's Encrypt certificate authority, an open-source project supported by the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG).

Let's Encrypt Certificate

Free, automated and open certificate authority

Let's Encrypt is a non-profit certificate authority managed by the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG). It provides Domain Validation (DV) X.509 certificates for free, with fully automated issuance and renewal via the ACME protocol. With our Plesk hosting, the Let's Encrypt extension is pre-installed and pre-configured.

Certificate type
Domain Validation (DV) — X.509
Validity
90 days, automatically renewed 30 days before expiration
Encryption
RSA keys (2048/4096 bits) or ECDSA (P-256, P-384)
Protocol
TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3
Issuance
Automated via ACME protocol (RFC 8555)
Wildcard
Supported (DNS-01 validation required)
Compatibility
Recognized by all major browsers and operating systems
Root authority
ISRG Root X1 (RSA) and ISRG Root X2 (ECDSA)
€0Certificate cost
90 daysCertificate validity
Auto renewal
ACME protocol

Why an SSL certificate

HTTPS has become essential for any website.

Protection

Data encryption

The TLS protocol encrypts all communications between your visitors' browser and your server. Sensitive data such as passwords and forms are protected against interception.

SEO

Better SEO ranking

Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal. A site without an SSL certificate is flagged as "not secure" by browsers, which increases bounce rate and penalizes SEO.

Trust

Padlock in the browser

The padlock displayed in the address bar reassures your visitors. Since 2018, Chrome and Firefox display a "Not secure" warning on all HTTP pages without an SSL certificate.

How it works

Issuance and renewal are fully automated on our Plesk hosting.

Let's Encrypt on Plesk

Pre-installed extension
The Let's Encrypt extension is pre-installed on all our Plesk hosting. No manual server configuration required.
Issuance in a few clicks
From the Plesk panel, select your domain and enable Let's Encrypt. The certificate is issued and installed automatically.
Automatic renewal
Plesk checks certificate status daily and automatically renews them 30 days before expiration.
Multi-domain
Secure all your domains, subdomains, aliases and webmail from a single interface. Each domain gets its own certificate.

Technical specifications

DV Validation
Let's Encrypt issues Domain Validation (DV) certificates. Validation proves you control the domain, without organization identity verification.
RSA and ECDSA keys
Support for RSA keys (2048 and 4096 bits) and ECDSA (P-256 and P-384 curves). ECDSA offers equivalent security with shorter keys and better performance.
Trust chains
Certificates are signed by ISRG Root X1 (RSA) and ISRG Root X2 (ECDSA) roots, recognized by all major browsers and operating systems.
ACME protocol
Issuance and renewal use the ACME protocol (RFC 8555), an open standard that automates domain verification and certificate delivery.

Included with Plesk hosting

Our Plesk hosting offers include the pre-installed Let's Encrypt extension. Secure your domains, subdomains and webmail in a few clicks, at no additional cost.

They trust us

Discover what our clients say about their experience with Ancelade.

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VPS customer
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Antoine R.
VPS customer
I've been using an Ancelade VPS for several months and I couldn't be happier: flawless performance, zero downtime and very affordable pricing. The support is responsive, knowledgeable and always ready to help. Setting up WireGuard was a breeze.
AY
Alexandre Y.
VPS customer
A customer for years, I've just rented a dedicated server: a quality service at a more than reasonable price. The very responsive support guided me perfectly through my network configuration. Go for it, there's nothing to complain about!
EB
Eliott B.
Dedicated server customer
Excellent service and an active customer team. My server doesn't bug at all, I've never had a problem. I actively recommend it.
LM
Louis M.
VPS customer
I've been using their service for a long time and there are rarely any issues; and if one occurs, it's fixed quickly.
M
Mik
Customer
Attentive since its early days, I recommend it.
SH
Sheryne H.
Customer
I've taken hosting from them many times, both Linux VPS and dedicated, and I've never been disappointed. The technical team is fast and the support team very responsive. A manager dedicated to his work is rare. I highly recommend.
K
Kezuk
VPS & dedicated customer
Ancelade is a mission-driven company: the goal of performance at a competitive price is fully achieved. A team that listens to its customers and prospects alike. Leave this expertise to passionate professionals.
S
Simon
Customer since 2017
Almost a year using their VPS. On pricing, nothing to complain about, and the quality is top-notch. I've reached out to customer service several times and it always went well: a responsive team that knows how to answer and help quickly. I recommend.
P
Paul
VPS customer
Great host, not disappointed in 2 years.
S
Senseii
Customer
Excellent host!
RH
Rayan H.
Customer
Ancelade has supported me over the past 2 years. Very responsive support, no real problems with my VPS. A company that keeps growing and that I highly recommend, with very affordable prices for what's offered.
T
Tipex
VPS customer
High-end host at a more than affordable price!
N
Nicolas
Customer
Excellent quality!
BF
Brice F.
Customer
Excellent! I highly recommend. I've been with them for a year, the staff is attentive and there are very few problems with the services.
J
Julfit
VPS customer
A big thank you to the team for their welcome, they helped me a lot with my VPS. Very professional.
F
Frexty
VPS customer
Very advantageous service and inexpensive compared to the competition. The student program is a big plus. Very responsive and accommodating support. I recommend!
AR
Antoine R.
VPS customer

Secure your sites for free

Choose a Plesk hosting plan and benefit from free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, with automatic installation and renewal.