Let's Encrypt

Docker & Self-Hosting

The Complete Backup Strategy for a Solo-Run VPS: Five Layers, One Runbook

Restic backups, uptime monitoring, provider outages, and certificate renewal are usually written about one at a time. Here is how all five layers of a…

Oct 1, 2026 168 Read

Security

Too Many Certificates Already Issued for Exact Set of Domains

Too many certificates already issued for exact set of domains means you hit Let's Encrypt's 5-per-week duplicate limit. Here is why shorter certificat…

Aug 30, 2026 166 Read

Security

Let's Encrypt Certificates Are Getting Shorter. Is Your Renewal Script Ready?

Let's Encrypt is shortening its certificate lifetimes, moving from 90 days down to 64 days by February 2027, with 45-day and even 6-day options alread…

Aug 29, 2026 200 Read