NGINX Announces Native ACME Support for Automated Let's Encrypt Certificate Management
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Summary
NGINX announced native ACME support via the official ngx_http_acme module, implemented with memory-safe Rust code. This allows the popular open-source web server to automatically obtain and renew Let's Encrypt certificates without third-party tools, simplifying certificate management for deployments ranging from home labs to enterprise environments. The announcement was made on August 12, aligning with the shared vision of an open and secure web between NGINX and Let's Encrypt.
Key quotes
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NGINX and Let's Encrypt share a common vision of an open and secure web.
Now, with built-in support for ACME, the world's most popular web server, reverse proxy and ingress controller for Kubernetes can simplify certificate management for everyone.
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