An SSL certificate is essential for securing your website (the famous HTTPS padlock). Infomaniak makes their management easy with free Let\'s Encrypt certificates and paid options for additional guarantees.
Why an SSL Certificate?
An SSL certificate allows you to:
- Encrypt communications – Data between the visitor and your server is protected
- Display the padlock – Reassures your visitors about the site\'s security
- Improve SEO – Google favors HTTPS sites
- Legal compliance – Required for sites collecting data
Options at Infomaniak
Let\'s Encrypt (Free)
Infomaniak offers free, automatic Let\'s Encrypt certificates:
- One-click installation
- Automatic renewal (every 90 days)
- Valid for the domain and its subdomains
- Sufficient for most websites
DV Certificates (Domain Validation)
Paid certificates with domain validation:
- Issued by a recognized authority (Sectigo, etc.)
- Financial guarantee in case of issues
- Dedicated technical support
OV Certificates (Organization Validation)
Organization validation in addition to domain validation:
- Verification of the company\'s legal existence
- Organization name visible in the certificate
- More credibility for commercial websites
EV Certificates (Extended Validation)
The highest level of validation:
- Thorough company verification
- Rigorous validation process
- High financial guarantee
- Ideal for banks, sensitive e-commerce
How to Activate Let\'s Encrypt
Activation is very simple at Infomaniak:
- Log in to Infomaniak Manager
- Go to your web hosting
- "Domains" or "SSL" section
- Click "Activate Let\'s Encrypt"
- The certificate is installed within minutes
Automatic
Infomaniak automatically renews Let\'s Encrypt certificates. You don\'t need to do anything once it\'s activated.
HTTP to HTTPS Redirect
After installing the certificate, configure the redirect:
- In the Manager, "Domains" section
- Enable "Force HTTPS"
- All HTTP requests will be automatically redirected to HTTPS
Wildcard Certificate
A wildcard certificate secures the main domain and all its subdomains (*.yourdomain.com):
- One certificate for www, blog, shop, api, etc.
- Simplified management
- Available with Let\'s Encrypt (DNS validation)
Checking Your Certificate
To verify that your certificate is properly installed:
- Visit your site and click on the padlock
- Use SSL Labs for a comprehensive audit
- Check the expiration date and security level
Conclusion
At Infomaniak, securing your site with an SSL certificate is simple and free with Let\'s Encrypt. For sites requiring more guarantees (e-commerce, regulated industries), paid certificates are available.
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