Topic: Cloudflare

[PaulMy]

Hi,
In another thread there is discussion on using Cloudflare and it has a Free version https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/plans/free/
I don't know how I would use it, but I do see it also offers a

Free SSL certificate
Secure the transfer of data between you and your website visitors instantly, with a free shared SSL certificate from Cloudflare.

I am now using the Lets Encrypt as I don't want to pay the nearly $100 that GoDaddyu wants.  Let's Encrypt requires a manual renewal process that is a bit tedious.  Would this Cloudflare version work, and any easier to manage or maintain?

Enjoy,
Paul

[92merc]

IF you only have the one cert, it might help.  I have a global cert, I don't think CloudFlare would help for that.

CloudFlare is good because it protects your actual server behind their servers.

I use a program called CertifytheWeb to get my certs for GD.  I still have to do the manual DNS TXT entry on GD control panel to get the cert.  Mainly because I get a global cert for *.bismarckweather.net .  I use that for subdomains, and some home systems.

[jaltman]

I use clouldflare as my registrar and DNS for nominal cost.  I use Hostinger for my web server and they give me a free Lifetime SSL through Let's Encrypt that costs me nothing and never expires.

Jim