Protect Every Subdomain with Continuous Automated SSL Coverage
GeoTrust Wildcard + Automation Plan
Fully Automated Certificate Installation and RenewalGeoTrust DV Wildcard covers all your subdomains with one certificate, while AutoInstall SSL handles all of your validation, installation and renewal processes, automatically. Get rid of the coverage problem and the management problem at the same time. GeoTrust Wildcard + Automation Plan eliminates both with your business running on subdomains, a separate app, portal, API, staging and regional environments. The trust of a GeoTrust SSL certificate, the coverage of your wildcard certificate to scale your subdomain numbers, and automation that ensures it all runs without any involvement on your part.
Wildcard SSL Security on Autopilot Mode
Zero-Touch Wildcard SSL Deployment and Renewal
Managing SSL certificates across multiple subdomains can quickly become complicated. GeoTrust DV Wildcard + Automation simplifies everything with a single wildcard certificate that secures all current and future subdomains under your domain.
AutoInstall SSL automatically handles validation, issuance, installation, deployment, and renewal, ensuring continuous protection without manual effort. Whether you use Apache, NGINX, IIS, or cloud based infrastructure, your certificates stay up to date and your websites remain secure.
GeoTrust Wildcard Automation supports 2 Automation Methods:
AutoInstall SSL for ServersAutomatically issues, installs, and renews certificates on Apache, NGINX, and IIS servers.
ACME Protocol AutomationUses DigiCert ACME automation to manage certificates on any ACME compatible platform, application, or device.
Secure every subdomain and eliminate SSL maintenance with fully automated certificate management.
Automated GeoTrust Wildcard Certificate Features
- Automated Installation
- Automated DCV Process
- No more Manual Renewals
- Eliminate Risks and Downtime
- Unlimited Server License
- 99% of all Compatibility
- 256-bit Encryption
- 2048-bit CSR encryption
- RSA and ECC Algorithms
Benefits of SSL Automation
Zero Downtime from Expired SSL
One expired certificate is all it takes for browsers to show scary “Not Secure” warnings. AutoInstall SSL® renews and deploys certificates automatically before they expire, keeping your websites trusted and online 24/7.
Shorter SSL Lifecycles
SSL validity periods are on the quick decline, and 47-day lifecycle may be closer than businesses realise. Automation guarantees your infrastructure is prepared for the future with no additional load on your IT staff.
Fully Automated Installation & Renewals
No manual CSR generation, validation uploads or Server configuration edits required. AutoInstall SSL Tool automates the entire life cycle of SSL, from issuance to deployment to renewal.
Secure Unlimited Subdomains
Secure all subdomains under the wildcard SSL certificate without the need for separate SSL certificates for each subdomain. Easy, scalable security solutions for expanding businesses and modern technologies.
Save Hours of IT & DevOps Work
SSL management shouldn't eat up your time. Automation takes repetitive certificate work, allowing your developers to focus more on shipping your products and less on fixing your certificates.
Scale Your Infrastructure
No matter how many subdomains you have or customers, SSL automation handles everything, ensuring everything is organised, updated, and secure in the background without the operational headache.
AutoInstall SSL - Automated SSL Certificate Deployment Tool
AutoInstall SSL is a tool that automates everything related to SSL certificates. It requests, validates, installs, verifies and renews your SSL certificates on Windows and Linux systems, so you never have to touch SSL certificates. It does not just renew your SSL certificates. It takes care of the process of managing SSL certificates automatically, from generating certificates to installing them and renewing them later, without your team having to do anything.
Whether you are using NGINX, Apache, IIS, AWS, or cloud infrastructure, AutoInstall SSL keeps your SSL certificates updated, and your websites secure without any interruptions.
Everything it handles without you asking
- Generates the CSR for you
- Securely stores private keys
- Places validation values automatically
- Validates domain ownership
- Downloads the SSL certificate
- Installs the certificate on your server
- Verifies successful deployment
- Renews certificates before expiration
4 Easy Steps to Achieve SSL Automation using AutoInstall SSL Tool
Install the Agent
Paste one terminal command from your dashboard onto your server
Run Install Command
Paste the second command with your token, confirm your domain, and hit Enter
Certificate Goes Live
Agent validates, downloads & installs your cert. HTTPS is live instantly
You're Done. Permanently
Auto-renews 28 days before expiry, no reminders, no action, ever again
Note: Requires root/admin access to the server
User must have admin access to their Windows or Linux server (typically via SSH or RDP). This could be a dedicated server, VPS hosting, or cloud servers (like AWS EC2, Azure VM, GCP Compute, DigitalOcean Droplets, etc.)
DigiCert ACME – Automated Certificate Lifecycle Management
With DigiCert ACME you can automate your SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle using CertCentral so that you can manage your preferred ACME-compatible client to automatically request, validate, deploy and renew all of your SSL certificates without manual intervention. This means you will no longer need to track expiration dates on certificates, manage renewal schedules for certificates or perform repeatable installations of certificates.
When it comes to securing web servers, cloud environments, Kubernetes clusters, DevOps Pipelines, enterprise applications or a Private Key Infrastructure (PKI), DigiCert ACME will keep your certificates up to date and in compliance continuously and reduce your operational risk from outages caused by expired certificates.
Offers Everything you need:
- Flexible Validation Options
- Automates SXG Cert Deployment
- Supports Wildcard and SAN Domains
- Public & Private Certificates
- Set-and-forget Automation
- Broad Protocol Support
- Extended Flexibility via Trust Manager
- Lower Administrative Burden
4 Easy Steps to Achieve SSL Automation using DigiCert ACME Service
Select Installation Method
Select ACME Management Process while Enrolment instead of AutoInstall
Run Install Command
Install an ACME agent on your server/hosting environment using ready-made command
Certificate Goes Live
Run the command to install the certificate using DigiCert provided EAB Credentials
You're Done. Permanently
Your certificate is installed, renewed, and updated automatically by ACME Client.
ACME CaaS vs AutoInstall SSL: Which Automation Solution Fits Your Infrastructure?
Traditional ACME-based SSL automation works great… if you’re comfortable dealing with clients, validations, scripts, configurations, APIs, and troubleshooting when something breaks. But for most businesses, developers, hosting providers, and growing teams, that’s extra complexity nobody wants.
AutoInstall SSL® takes a different approach. Instead of expecting you to build and maintain the automation yourself, it gives you a fully managed automation experience that simply works out of the box. Compare and choose best as per your requirements:
| ACME CaaS (Certificate as a Service) | Feature | AutoInstall SSL® |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol-based via ACME API requires client configuration |
Automation type How it works under the hood |
Agent-based installed directly on your server, no client setup |
| Moderate client setup plus validation configuration required |
Setup complexity How hard is it to get started? |
Very easy one-time installation with a single terminal command |
| Requires technical knowledge not ideal without a developer |
Ease of use Who can actually use it? |
Beginner-friendly no SSL knowledge needed to get running |
| Fully automated via ACME client |
Certificate issuance How is the cert requested? |
Fully automated via agent no client or script to maintain |
| Automatic renewal before expiry depends on client staying active |
Renewal process Will it ever expire on you? |
Automatic renewal with built-in handling agent monitors daily, renews 28 days early |
| Scripted or API-driven manual steps still likely involved |
Installation How does the cert land on your server? |
Automatic installation by agent deploys directly to IIS, Apache, or NGINX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have Questions? We're here to help.
What is the Best Way to Automate Wildcard SSL certificates?
The most effective way to do this is to choose an automation platform that can support DNS-based validation and renewal and auto-deployment features. RapidSSL Wildcard certificates, when combined with AutoInstall SSL®, offer the most convenient, scalable and easy-to-maintain solution to automate Wildcard SSL management completely.
What is DNS-01 Validation in simple terms?
The DNS-01 validation establishes domain ownership by placing an attribute that validates the domain into the DNS settings of the domain name. The SSL certificate will then be automatically issued if a correct DNS record has been detected by the CA, particularly for Wildcard SSL certificates.
Can HTTP Validation be used for Wildcard SSL?
No. Wildcard SSL certificates require DNS-based validation methods such as DNS-01 validation. HTTP validation only works for standard single-domain certificates and cannot verify ownership for wildcard subdomains.
Do I need access to my DNS Provider for Automation?
Yes, if you are using Wildcard SSL automation. Your automation platform typically needs to have permission to create and update DNS records automatically when issuing or renewing certificates, as wildcard certificates need to be validated through DNS.
Is AutoInstall SSL® Suitable for beginners?
Yes. AutoInstall SSL® is designed to be used by businesses, hosting users and teams who desire SSL automation without the technical hassle. It's straightforward to configure, and the platform takes care of certificate deployment and renewals out of the way.
Do I need technical knowledge to use ACME CaaS?
In most cases, yes. A familiarity with API, command-line tools, DNS validation methods, configuration of servers or scripting is generally required for ACME CaaS. The power and flexibility are there, but it's more for developers or more advanced infrastructure teams.
What happens if SSL Automation Fails?
The majority of SSL automation products constantly check the status of certificates and will make an effort to renew them prior to expiration. In the case of an issue, like failed validation or DNS issues, alerts or logs can often quickly help you detect a problem before the certificate expires.
Why DigiCert ACME?
As time goes on, SSL/TLS certificates are going to become less valid, and with businesses having more certificates, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage them manually. With DigiCert ACME Service, organizations can take advantage of an automated and centralized way of managing certificates throughout the entire lifecycle, allowing them to continually provide security, improve efficiency and always ensure that certificates are up-to-date and renewed on time.
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