Do I need to have Let's Encrypt running at my domain host if SSL is enabled in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

If SSL is already enabled in Webflow, you do not need to have Let's Encrypt running at your domain host. Webflow automatically includes a free SSL certificate for all sites hosted on their platform, so your website will be secure regardless of your domain host's SSL status.

Here's a breakdown of why you don't need Let's Encrypt with Webflow:

  1. Webflow provides SSL: Webflow includes a built-in SSL certificate for all websites hosted on their platform. This means that when you set up SSL in Webflow, your site will already have a secure HTTPS connection.

  2. Automatic certificate management: Webflow takes care of automatically managing and renewing SSL certificates for your site. You don't need to worry about the complicated process of manually installing or renewing SSL certificates.

  3. Seamless integration: Enabling SSL in Webflow is a seamless process. You just need to toggle the SSL option in your project settings, and Webflow will handle the rest. This simplifies the setup and management of SSL for your site.

  4. SSL at the domain level: The SSL certificate provided by Webflow covers all subdomains and pages of your website. This means that regardless of your domain host's SSL status, all connections to your website will be encrypted and secure.

In summary, if SSL is already enabled in Webflow, you don't need to have Let's Encrypt running at your domain host. Webflow provides its own SSL certificate and takes care of managing and renewing it automatically. This ensures that your website is secure without relying on your domain host's SSL setup.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I enable SSL in Webflow?
  2. Can I use a custom SSL certificate with my Webflow site?
  3. Does Webflow offer support for HTTPS redirects?