DigitalOcean SSL

If you are using DigitalOcean's integrated SSL solution, you can provision free Let's Encrypt certificates directly through the DigitalOcean control panel. The system automatically configures the DNS records and handles the ACME challenge required by Let's Encrypt without manual server intervention. Once enabled, it automatically applies the certificate to your Droplet's associated domains, ensuring secure HTTPS traffic.

Yes, DigitalOcean offers managed, free SSL certificates powered by Let's Encrypt for users deeply embedded in their ecosystem. These certificates are provided at no additional cost beyond your standard Droplet or App Platform usage fees. The platform automates the entire renewal process, ensuring your web applications remain secure without you having to manually update keys every 90 days.

DigitalOcean provides native SSL integration with their own Load Balancers, allowing you to terminate SSL traffic at the load balancer level. If you choose to use a custom load balancer like HAProxy set up internally on a Droplet, you will need to manually configure the Let's Encrypt SSL certificates via tools like Certbot. The automated SSL solution is designed to work perfectly with DigitalOcean's first-party managed services.

Because DigitalOcean manages the SSL renewal process internally, the system attempts to automatically renew the Let's Encrypt certificates well before the 90-day expiration date. If an automated renewal fails—often due to a DNS misconfiguration—DigitalOcean will send an automated alert to the account email. To prevent downtime, you must ensure your domain's A records correctly point to your DigitalOcean resource.