Enable HTTPS when purchasing domain.

[mrchow19910319]

I am preparing to purchase some domains for my side projects.

After watching this video, I think that I want HTTPS in all of my domains.\

How do I ensure that??? 

How many types of SSL are there???

Where can I purchase the cheapest domain+ SSL combo??

 

 

 

[kirashi]

3 minutes ago, mrchow19910319 said:

I am preparing to purchase some domains for my side projects.

After watching this video, I think that I want HTTPS in all of my domains.\

How do I ensure that??? 

How many types of SSL are there???

Where can I purchase the cheapest domain+ SSL combo??

Enabling HTTPS is completely free using Let's Encrypt, assuming your webhost supports this. Otherwise you can certainly purchase an SSL cert, but really, in 2019, there is no reason to purchase a certificate, unless you need an EV cert or something more secure than what Let's Encrypt offers.

[mrchow19910319]

4 minutes ago, kirashi said:

Enabling HTTPS is completely free using Let's Encrypt, assuming your webhost supports this. Otherwise you can certainly purchase an SSL cert, but really, in 2019, there is no reason to purchase a certificate, unless you need an EV cert or something more secure than what Let's Encrypt offers.

I can use lets encrypt on any domain that I purchased from various source??? namecheap bluehost etc?

[kirashi]

1 minute ago, mrchow19910319 said:

I can use lets encrypt on any domain that I purchased from various source??? namecheap bluehost etc?

SSL certificates are usually setup on the webserver your domain points to itself - not on the domain registrar. However, I'll be honest and admit that I only purchase domains from Hover.com and use inexpensive but reliable shared cPanel-based webhosting, so your setup may be completely different. I'd check with the webhost you have your domain pointed at to see if they support Let's Encrypt.

[mariushm]

You can buy the domain name from everywhere, as long as it allows you to edit dns entries (Namecheap have the free dns management, let's you edit anything about the domain, don't know about Bluehost)

Hosting company may matter, for example a shared hosting company may not make it easy to use Lets Encrypt, because a shared hosting account would be on the same server with multiple other hosting accounts and loads of domain names,

 

 

[IAmAndre]

3 minutes ago, mrchow19910319 said:

I can use lets encrypt on any domain that I purchased from various source??? namecheap bluehost etc?

Yes. However it's worth noting that those free certificates must be renewed quite often. I think it's once every 3 months. They also don't offer the same level of reliability as paid ones but it should be enough for what you're doing.

[mrchow19910319]

6 minutes ago, IAmAndre said:

Yes. However it's worth noting that those free certificates must be renewed quite often. I think it's once every 3 months. They also don't offer the same level of reliability as paid ones but it should be enough for what you're doing.

 

7 minutes ago, mariushm said:

You can buy the domain name from everywhere, as long as it allows you to edit dns entries (Namecheap have the free dns management, let's you edit anything about the domain, don't know about Bluehost)

Hosting company may matter, for example a shared hosting company may not make it easy to use Lets Encrypt, because a shared hosting account would be on the same server with multiple other hosting accounts and loads of domain names,

 

 

can I just get my domain from netlify and be done with it??? 

[IAmAndre]

15 minutes ago, mrchow19910319 said:

 

can I just get my domain from netlify and be done with it??? 

You can get your domain name from any registrar, it really doesn't matter. You will then need to install and configure the certificate on your server, either manually if you have SSH access, or with a graphical interface if your host supports it.

[tatte]

10 minutes ago, mrchow19910319 said:

can I just get my domain from netlify and be done with it??? 

It sounds like they indeed sell domains, but I'm struggling to find pricing for them so it's likely they charge a flat fee, and your control over the domain could be restricted. I prefer getting my domains from "proper" registrars so I have full control and won't get slapped with random service fees. Netlify as a whole seems pretty expensive. In any case, HTTPS shouldn't be a problem with them. Quote from their site:

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Every site on Netlify gets automatic, and free HTTPS. Buy new domain names or add your existing ones, --

I prefer name.com, I have been using them for ten years (from the domainsite.com-days), and I have been satisfied. They're cheap, but not complete garbage. I gave namecheap.com a go less than a week ago, and so far I'm utterly unimpressed by their slow and unintuitive site.

 

You can get a domain for a dollar nowadays, so testing things out before committing anything serious isn't all that expensive anymore.