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How free SSL works on OrbixPanel

Every site on OrbixPanel can have a free, trusted SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt — issued automatically and renewed before it expires. Here’s what’s actually happening.

The process

  1. You add a domain and request SSL (or it happens when you create the site, if DNS already points at the server).
  2. OrbixPanel checks that your domain resolves to this server over public DNS.
  3. Let’s Encrypt validates control of the domain over HTTP (port 80).
  4. A certificate is issued and nginx starts serving your site over HTTPS.
  5. http:// is redirected to https://.

What you need for it to work

  • The domain’s A record points at your server → Point your domain.
  • Port 80 is open so Let’s Encrypt can validate → firewall.

If DNS isn’t ready at install time, SSL is simply skipped — you re-request it once the domain resolves.

Auto-renewal

Let’s Encrypt certificates last 90 days. OrbixPanel runs a renewal timer that renews them automatically well before expiry — you don’t have to do anything. As long as the domain keeps pointing at your server and port 80 stays open, renewal is hands-off.

When to use a different certificate

Let’s Encrypt covers the vast majority of sites. For a wildcard, EV, or a corporate/purchased certificate, upload your own instead → Install a custom SSL certificate.

Troubleshooting

Running OrbixPanel? Free SSL is automatic and auto-renewing on every site. OrbixPanel.com → — the free, self-hosted, AI-powered hosting control panel.