Overview
The correct ACME setup guide depends on where your website is hosted and how your DNS is managed.
If you're unsure which guide applies to your environment, start by identifying your hosting platform and DNS provider.
Deployment Guide Selection
Webnames Plesk Hosting
Choose this option if your website is hosted on a Webnames Plesk hosting account.
This is generally the simplest deployment model and is designed for automated certificate management.
Webnames DNS Hosting
Choose this option if your DNS is hosted by Webnames and you wish to automate DNS validation using a supported ACME client.
Third-Party DNS Provider
Choose this option if your DNS is managed by:
Cloudflare
Amazon Route 53
Azure DNS
Google Cloud DNS
Another supported DNS platform
Manual DNS Validation
Choose this option if your DNS provider does not offer suitable automation capabilities or if you prefer to manage validation records manually.
Deployment Comparison
Scenario | Automation Level |
Webnames Plesk Hosting | Fully Automated |
Webnames DNS Hosting | Fully Automated |
Third-Party DNS Provider | Usually Fully Automated |
Manual DNS Validation | Partially Automated |