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Certbot

Certbot is a free, open source software tool for automatically using Let's Encrypt certificates on manually-administrated websites to enable HTTPS.

Version 2.4.0 · by Electronic Frontier Foundation

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Official site: certbot.eff.org

About Certbot

Certbot is a free, open source software tool for automatically using Let's Encrypt certificates on manually-administrated websites to enable HTTPS.

How to install Certbot

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With the Windows Package Manager (winget) you can install and update it with: winget install EFF.Certbot
  4. Open Certbot once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Certbot free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to certbot.eff.org, the developer's official site, where Certbot is available to download. Softvault doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Certbot?

The version listed here is 2.4.0. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Certbot from the command line?

With the Windows Package Manager (winget), run: winget install EFF.Certbot. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Certbot safe?

Certbot downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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