Challenge: Managing SSL Certificates for Multiple Domains
Websites need SSL certificates to secure data and build user trust. Managing these certificates across multiple domains can be time-consuming and costly. Free providers like Let’s Encrypt and ZeroSSL require renewals every 90 days, creating repetitive work.
Wavelet Solutions, a part of InFuze, manages websites for all InFuze subsidiaries using Namecheap shared hosting. The goal was to create an efficient, secure, and automated process for SSL certificate renewals across all domains.
Tools Used
Wavelet Solutions built the automation system with these tools:
Namecheap
Let’s Encrypt
Zorin OS
acme.sh
cPanel
SSH
Technical Setup
The system operates in this environment:
- Hosting: Namecheap Shared Hosting
- Certificate Authority: Let’s Encrypt
- Operating System: Zorin OS (Ubuntu-based)
- Access: SSH and cPanel
- Tools: acme.sh,
rsync, and the cPanel API
Namecheap’s shared hosting includes cPanel for basic SSL management, but its limitations required a custom automation solution.
Why Automation Matters
Renewing SSL certificates manually is tedious and error-prone. Expired certificates can trigger security warnings, erode user trust, and disrupt operations. For multiple domains, manual management is unsustainable.
Free SSL providers like Let’s Encrypt are cost-effective but require frequent renewals. Wavelet Solutions tackled these issues:
- Automating renewals for multiple domains.
- Using existing tools like SSH and cPanel.
- Reducing administrative workload in shared hosting.
- Standardizing SSL management for InFuze subsidiaries.
Why Choose Let’s Encrypt?
Let’s Encrypt was selected for its key benefits:
- Free: No cost for certificates, ideal for multiple domains.
- Automation-Friendly: Works well with tools like acme.sh.
- Widely Supported: Compatible with Namecheap and other hosting providers.
- Open Source: Matches Wavelet Solutions’ commitment to open-source tools.
Results
Using Let’s Encrypt and acme.sh, Wavelet Solutions automated SSL renewals for InFuze subsidiaries. This approach saves time, cuts costs, and ensures consistent security across all websites.
Learn more about SSL automation at Let’s Encrypt, acme.sh, and the cPanel API.