Let's Encrypt is a free, automated Certificate Authority that provides TLS certificates to over 450 million websites, enhancing secure communication and privacy on the Internet. The service eliminates financial and technical barriers to implementing encryption, ensuring that all users can protect their online interactions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Websites need TLS certificates to enable HTTPS encryption, ensuring secure communication and privacy for their visitors. Obtaining and managing these certificates can be complex and costly, creating barriers to widespread adoption of encryption.
Solution
Let's Encrypt is a free, automated, and open Certificate Authority (CA) that simplifies the process of obtaining and managing TLS certificates. By automating certificate issuance and renewal, Let's Encrypt removes the traditional financial and technical obstacles associated with implementing HTTPS. This allows website owners to easily enable encryption, enhancing security and privacy for internet users. The service is provided by the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG), a non-profit organization dedicated to building a more secure and privacy-respecting internet.
Target Audience
Let's Encrypt targets website owners, developers, and system administrators who need to secure their websites with TLS/SSL encryption.
Features
- Free TLS/SSL certificates for websites.
- Automated certificate issuance and renewal process using the ACME protocol.
- Open-source ACME client options for various platforms and web servers.
- Extensive documentation and community support for easy integration.
- High compatibility, with certificates trusted by all major browsers.
- Operated by the non-profit Internet Security Research Group (ISRG).