# Use Free SSL Certificates

Free SSL certificates provide an easy and cost-effective way to secure your CDN Resources without purchasing a commercial SSL.\
Medianova integrates **Let’s Encrypt** to automatically issue and renew these certificates through the **SSL Management** interface.

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Free SSL certificates are valid for **90 days** and are automatically renewed before expiration.
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**Access the SSL Management**

To begin, log in to the [**Medianova Control Panel**](https://cloud.medianova.com) and open the SSL Management section.

* Navigate to **CDN → SSL Management** in the left-hand menu.
* Review your existing SSL certificates.
* Click **Add New SSL** in the upper-right corner.

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**Select the Free SSL Option**

When the dialog appears, choose **Free SSL** as the certificate type and click **Next** to continue.

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Choose *Free SSL* when you want to automatically issue and manage a certificate through Medianova’s Let’s Encrypt integration.
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**Fill in Certificate Details**

Enter the required information in the form:

| Field        | Description                                                                                           |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **SSL Name** | A name to identify the certificate in your organization.                                              |
| **Wildcard** | (Optional) Enable this option to secure all subdomains under the same domain (e.g., `*.example.com`). |
| **Domain**   | Select the domain associated with your CDN Resource.                                                  |

After filling in the fields, click **Add SSL** to start the process.
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**Complete Let’s Encrypt Verification**

Medianova automatically performs domain verification using **Let’s Encrypt**.

* Wait for the verification process to complete.
* Once successful, click **Confirm** to finalize installation.

The new SSL certificate will appear in your SSL Management list and can now be assigned to your CDN Resources.

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Domain verification may take up to a few minutes depending on DNS propagation.
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If domain ownership cannot be verified, the process will fail. Ensure that your DNS settings are correct and that your domain points to Medianova’s CDN.
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**Assign the SSL to a CDN Resource**

After installation, assign the certificate to the desired CDN Resource:

1. Go to **CDN → CDN Resources**.
2. Open the **SSL** (or **CNAME & SSL**) tab.
3. Choose **Shared SSL** to apply the Free SSL certificate.
4. Click **Save**.

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You can verify activation by opening your domain in a browser using `https://`. The lock icon indicates a valid SSL connection.
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