Webnames.ca Launches Automated ACME SSL Certificates to Simplify Website Security
Vancouver, BC, August 13, 2026 - Webnames.ca, Canada’s original domain registrar and a leading provider of SSL/TLS certificates and management services, has announced the availability of new lineup of Automated (ACME) SSL certificate offerings, designed to simplify certificate management and help organizations adapt to rapidly changing industry requirements.
With support from leading Certificate Authorities including GeoTrust, RapidSSL, Sectigo, and PositiveSSL, Webnames’ new automated SSL solutions eliminate many of the manual processes traditionally associated with SSL certificate management. These certificates leverage the ACME (Automated Certificate Management Environment) protocol to automate the full certificate lifecycle, including issuance, validation, installation, and renewal.
The launch comes at a critical time as SSL/TLS certificate lifespans continue to shrink across the industry. Approved by the CA/Browser Forum, certificate validity periods are being progressively reduced from 398 days to as little as 47 days by 2029, requiring organizations to renew certificates much more frequently and making manual certificate management increasingly difficult to sustain.
“SSL management is undergoing a major shift,” said Webnames CEO Cybele Negris. “As certificate lifecycles shorten, automation is becoming essential. Our new ACME-enabled SSL solutions help customers stay secure, reduce operational overhead, and eliminate the risks associated with manual renewals.”
Automated SSL certificates help organizations prevent outages caused by expired certificates, reduce human error, and scale certificate management across multiple domains and environments. Once configured, certificates are issued, installed, and renewed automatically in the background, helping ensure uninterrupted HTTPS protection.
In addition to automation, Webnames’ new ACME SSL offerings provide key advantages including financial warranties, broader compatibility, trusted certificate brands, and access to expert technical support. The initial rollout includes both Single Domain and Wildcard ACME Certificate-as-a-Service (CaaS) solutions from Sectigo and PositiveSSL, with additional Automated DV and OV SSL options from leading Certificate Authorities scheduled for release in the coming months. Webnames expansion into offering a wide selection of ACME Certificate-as-a-Service (CaaS) SSL products continues the company’s commitment to providing world class products that support digital security, encryption, authentication and trust, growing its SSL product portfolio that also includes tools like SSL Monitoring and an Advanced SSL Management Toolkit.
“Whether you’re managing a single website or a complex certificate environment, automation removes one of the most time-consuming and risk-prone aspects of website security,” added Negris. “This launch reflects our ongoing commitment to providing customers with the tools, expertise, and support they need to stay secure while keeping pace with industry change.”
For more information about Webnames Automated SSL Certificates, visit www.webnames.ca/ssl/ssl-certificates/.
About Webnames:
Webnames.ca is Canada’s original domain registrar. Established in 2000, Webnames has been Canadian owned and operated since its inception. The company operates through two distinct lines of business: Webnames Corporate, which specializes in corporate domain management, SSL/TLS certificate management, and digital brand protection services, and Webnames.ca, where Canadians can find domain names, hosting, professional email, website security solutions, and the online tools needed to establish and grow a strong online presence. For more information, visit www.webnames.ca or corporate.com" target="_blank">www.webnamescorporate.com.
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