startssl

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StartSSL is a certificate authority that historically offered free SSL/TLS certificates, making it a popular choice for securing servers on a budget. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover how to obtain and install a free StartSSL certificate to encrypt data between clients and services, whether for personal, office, or public use. The process involves generating a certificate signing request, verifying domain ownership, and installing the certificate on a Windows server. While StartSSL's free offering was notable, users should be aware of changes in the certificate authority landscape and consider alternatives like Let's Encrypt for current free certificate needs.

  1. Windows 7 How to obtain and install an SSL/TLS certificate, for free

    http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/12/how-to-get-set-with-a-secure-sertificate-for-free.ars Anyone operating a server on any scale should want a digital certificate to encrypt data between clients and services, whether for personal, office, or public use. Ars tells you how to obtain and...
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