description KeyCDN SSL Overview
While primarily known as a CDN, KeyCDN offers integrated SSL certificate management that is unparalleled for performance-critical sites. Their strength lies in deploying the certificate directly at the edge network, ensuring that encryption overhead does not slow down global load times. This is ideal for media-heavy sites or global applications where latency is the primary concern.
insights Why this score
KeyCDN SSL ranks #13 of 40 in the Ssl Certificate ranking, behind DigitalOcean SSL, ahead of GlobalSign SSL.
balance KeyCDN SSL Pros & Cons
- Fast Let's Encrypt integration
- Free custom SSL certificates
- Automated API provisioning
- Easy CMS integration
- Limited to CDN delivery
- Requires technical knowledge
- No EV SSL options
help KeyCDN SSL FAQ
Does KeyCDN provide a free SSL certificate for a custom CDN hostname?
Yes, KeyCDN integrates with Let's Encrypt to issue SSL certificates for a configured Zone Alias. The certificate protects traffic from KeyCDN's edge servers to visitors without requiring a separately purchased certificate.
Does KeyCDN SSL also encrypt the connection to my origin server?
Visitor-to-edge encryption and edge-to-origin encryption are separate connections. The origin should also have a valid certificate, and the KeyCDN zone must be configured to retrieve content over HTTPS.
Can I upload my own SSL certificate to KeyCDN?
KeyCDN supports custom SSL as well as its Let's Encrypt integration. Using your own certificate gives you control over the issuer, but you also assume responsibility for replacing it before expiration.
Is KeyCDN SSL a standalone certificate product?
No, it is a TLS feature attached to KeyCDN delivery zones rather than a general-purpose certificate sold for installation anywhere. Billing is primarily for CDN traffic, while Let's Encrypt certificate issuance is included.
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