DNS-01 vs HTTP-01
HTTP-01 needs port 80 on the name. DNS-01 needs a TXT record and is mandatory for wildcards.
Answer first
HTTP-01 needs port 80 on the name. DNS-01 needs a TXT record and is mandatory for wildcards.
Tradeoffs
Pick the control you need: validation depth, wildcard support, key custody, or operational tempo. Encryption strength is not the differentiator in these comparisons.
What this platform does
One request shape for inventory, orders, webhooks and optional deploy targets. Multi-CA is an explicit provider field — not automatic failover after a challenge is published.
What we will not claim
No official partnership. No “winner.” No encryption-strength ranking. Commercial CA prices come from your contract with that CA. Sources: CA documentation and CA/Browser Forum Baseline Requirements.
Related reading
Academy stays evergreen. Insights covers dated schedule changes. Docs describe the API you actually call.