While I despise the SSL cartel, there are many problems with this attempt at a solution.<p>Let&#x27;s Encrypt began testing their free SSL certificates this week and will formally launch November 16th (two months from now)<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;letsencrypt.org&#x2F;2015&#x2F;08&#x2F;07&#x2F;updated-lets-encrypt-launch-schedule.html" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;letsencrypt.org&#x2F;2015&#x2F;08&#x2F;07&#x2F;updated-lets-encrypt-laun...</a><p>However they have no plans for wildcards and you have to renew every 90 days (automation possible).<p>They also do not have their intermediate certificate working yet (but will have to by November).<p>But if you do not need wildcards, the StartSSL free certificate has been an option for a long time:<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.startssl.com&#x2F;?app=33" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.startssl.com&#x2F;?app=33</a><p>(startssl works in all browsers and has a 1 year renewal)