description Google Trust Services Overview
Operated by Google, Google Trust Services issues publicly trusted TLS certificates for websites and web applications. These certificates help authenticate a site's identity and establish encrypted connections between a server and its visitors. The service supports Google's own infrastructure and external users, making it relevant to developers and businesses that need website security without a separate certificate purchase. Its role extends beyond trust inside Google Cloud or other Google products: public certificates are intended for use with compatible browsers and operating systems that recognize their certificate chains.
Google Trust Services is a public certificate authority, which distinguishes it from services used to create private certificates for internal systems. It suits teams seeking free public certificates as part of an automated website security setup.
help Google Trust Services FAQ
Are Google Trust Services SSL certificates really free?
Yes, Google Trust Services provides free TLS/SSL certificates through the ACME protocol, similar to the Let's Encrypt service. They do not charge for issuance, renewal, or revocation of standard DV (Domain Validated) certificates.
How long do Google Trust Services certificates last?
Like most modern automated certificate authorities, the TLS certificates issued by Google Trust Services are valid for 90 days. They must be renewed automatically via an ACME client before they expire.
Is Google Trust Services trusted by all web browsers?
Yes, Google Trust Services operates a root certificate that is widely trusted by all major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. This makes them perfectly suitable for securing production websites.
How do I get an SSL certificate from Google Trust Services?
To get a certificate, you must use an ACME client to prove domain ownership to Google's API. This process is commonly automated using server tools like Certbot or integrated directly into Google Cloud Load Balancers.
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