TL;DR
- domain ssl certificate configuration 2026
- For website owners configuring domain and SSL for the first time.
Who this is for
- For website owners configuring domain and SSL for the first time.
Keyword (SEO)
- domain ssl certificate configuration 2026
Domain choice and registration
- Check domain availability (.com, .net)
- Registration with provider (Namecheap, GoDaddy)
- Price: €10-50/year
- WHOIS privacy protection
DNS configuration
- A records (IPv4) and AAAA (IPv6)
- CNAME records (subdomains)
- MX records (email)
- TTL and DNS propagation (24-48h)
SSL certificate
- Let's Encrypt (free, automatic)
- Wildcard SSL (for subdomains)
- Auto-renewal
- HTTPS redirect (301)
Domain email
- Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
- Free email (Zoho, Mail.com)
- MX records configuration
- SPF, DKIM, DMARC for deliverability
FAQ
How much do domain and SSL cost?
Domain .com: €10-50/year. Let's Encrypt SSL: free. Wildcard SSL: €50-200/year.
How long does DNS propagation take?
Usually 24-48 hours, but can take up to 72 hours. Can be accelerated by reducing TTL before change.