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AlwaysOnSSL is a service provided by a German company backed by CertCenter and Digicert, offering free and automated SSL certificates for websites. It is particularly suitable for individuals with some technical knowledge or experience in setting up websites, as it requires manual handling from application to installation of the certificate.

Key Features

AlwaysOnSSL provides SSL certificates with a validity period of one year, compatible with major browsers without errors or warnings. The service includes a straightforward process for obtaining certificates, with options for DNS or file-based verification. Once verified, users can download the certificate files suitable for Apache or Nginx servers.

Usage Instructions

1. Input the domain name (without www) on the AlwaysOnSSL website and confirm access to the domain's server.
2. Generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) file, typically from the hosting control panel, and paste it into the provided field.
3. Choose a verification method: DNS records or file verification.
4. For DNS verification, add the required TXT records as indicated by AlwaysOnSSL.
5. Register or log in to an AlwaysOnSSL account to complete the verification process.
6. Upon successful verification, download the SSL certificate files from the account dashboard.

Benefits and Considerations

AlwaysOnSSL offers a user-friendly, free SSL certificate service. However, users must manually handle the certificate application and installation process. After obtaining the SSL certificate, additional steps are required to configure the website to use HTTPS, including updating internal resources to avoid mixed content warnings.