We've Issued Our First IP Address Certificate
Summary
Let's Encrypt has issued its first IP address certificate, introducing six-day, short-lived certificates for IPs. The article explains why IP certs are uncommon, how subscribers can use them (including DoH and remote access), and the steps to obtain them (currently in staging with general availability planned for 2025). It also highlights policy constraints (no DNS-01 challenge) and practical considerations for clients and hosting environments.