LetsEncrypt can be installed on self-managed servers but must be installed and renewed by user. The guide to manage and set up SSL certificates can be seen here: https://help.1and1.com/ssl-certificates-c85183/administration-c85185/ssl-certificate-managed-by-you-c85188/ssl-certificate-setup-process-using-dns-settings-a792729.html
🔧Complex Setup
🔨Management Required
🆘 Support Required
Complex Setup - Commonly requires use of the command line, but more than anything this means it can’t be easily configured in a dashboard with a few clicks
Automatic Setup - Can be easily setup and configured in the hosting dashboard by a beginning user
Support Required - Customers must have an interaction with the hosting support team to install a certificate on the server.
Lets Encrypt Support - This doesn’t mean that a LetsEncrypt certificate can be used on the platform, it means that the
https://a2hosting.com
Letsencrypt certificate installed and applied by default on shared hosting. Other certificates can be installed using the following guide: https://www.a2hosting.com/kb/security/ssl/introduction-to-ssl
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
https://www.bluehost.com/
Free SSL Cert installed by default on new WordPress installations. Product option explanation: https://www.bluehost.com/help/article/ssl-certificate-information
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
https://www.cloudways.com
Third party cert setup guide: https://support.cloudways.com/how-can-i-get-an-ssl-certificate-for-my-application/
Letsencrypt Setup with autorenewals https://www.cloudways.com/blog/lets-encrypt-free-ssl-on-cloud/
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
https://www.dreamhost.com/
Setup and installation guide for Paid Certs, LetsEncrypt, and private certificates https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/215089118-Adding-an-SSL-certificate-overview
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
https://getflywheel.com/
Getting started guide for using SimpleSSL (LetsEncrypt) https://getflywheel.com/wordpress-support/how-do-i-add-simple-ssl-to-my-site/
Flywheel does also have a $10 per month surcharge for using your own SSL certificate instead of SimpleSSL
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
💸Third Party Surcharge
https://www.godaddy.com/
GoDaddy provides an SSL certificate for one year on their managed WordPress hosting. After the first year, the SSL certificate will cost $69.99
Video guide for setting up SSL certificate on GoDaddy Managed WordPress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ8CkBMIvro
⚡️Automatic Setup
https://www.greengeeks.com/
It's possible to install 3rd party certificates at GreenGeeks. Their is an extra fee of $48 per year for a dedicated IP address to have the ability. Here's a guide to get started with 3rd party certs on GreenGeeks https://www.greengeeks.com/kb/3777/how-do-i-create-a-key-and-csr-for-an-ssl-in-cpanel/
🔧Complex Setup
🔨Management Required
https://www.hostgator.com
LetsEncrypt can be installed on self-managed servers but must be installed and renewed by user. Guide for setup and installation of third party certificates https://www.hostgator.com/help/article/how-do-i-use-the-third-party-ssl-certificate-i-purchased
It doesn't appear that HostGator has any plans for HostGator support https://twitter.com/HGSupport/status/694292490485133313
🔧Complex Setup
🔨Management Required
http://www.inmotionhosting.com/
I'm not sure if this is the official company stance, but employees in their forums actively discourage the use of LetsEncrypt http://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/community-support/general-information/using-freessl-specifically-from-httpsletsencryptorg
Also, the SSL that's included in their hosting plans is a SHARED SSL certificate, meaning in order to use your own domain name, you'll need to purchase a certificate through them or from a third party. More details here: http://www.inmotionhost
🔧Complex Setup
🔨Management Required
https://kinsta.com/
Easy setup guide for Kinsta SSL Certificates using custom certificates or Let's Encrypt https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/how-to-install-ssl-certificate/
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
https://laughingsquid.us/
Only third party certificates are allowed at Laughing Squid. Setup instructions and recommended SSL providers are found here: https://laughingsquid.us/faq/ssl/
🔧Complex Setup
🆘 Support Required
https://lightningbase.com/
SSL is enabled by default at Lightning Base, so configuring WordPress is all that's required https://secure.lightningbase.com/index.php/knowledgebase/30/How-to-install-SSL-for-my-domain-at-LightningBase.html
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
https://www.liquidweb.com/
Installing and configuring an SSL certificate for your WordPress website can be done in just a few minutes https://www.liquidweb.com/kb/setup-ssl-site-managed-wordpress-video/
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
https://mediatemple.net/
Pro and Elite Managed WordPress plans include 2 SSL certificates. They can be installed through the MediaTemple dashboard. Note that after installing the SSL certificate the site may not load properly for 6-24 hours https://mediatemple.net/community/products/wordpress/204643710/installing-an-ssl-certificate
⚡️Automatic Setup
https://www.nexcess.net/
Nexcess heavily promotes their paid SSL offering but it is possible to install a Lets Encrypt certificate via the hosting panel (with assistance from their support team) https://mediatemple.net/community/products/wordpress/204643710/installing-an-ssl-certificate
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
🆘 Support Required
https://www.orangegeek.com/
Email support to have them setup a certificate from Lets Encrypt https://support.orangegeek.com/support/solutions/articles/5000736889-ssl-certificates-
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
🆘 Support Required
https://pantheon.io/
Pantheon does allow the use of third party certificates but says they aren't necessary on their platform. They also provide secure transmission across their Global CDN as well https://pantheon.io/docs/https/
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
💸Third Party Surcharge
https://pagely.com/
Pagely will install SSL certificates for you. Get started by following their guide: https://support.pagely.com/hc/en-us/articles/201162260-How-do-I-get-an-SSL-certificate-installed-
🔧Complex Setup
🆘 Support Required
https://pressable.com/
SSL can easily be enabled in the Pressable dashboard and third party certificates can be installed by contacting their support https://kb.pressable.com/pre-sales-questions/does-pressable-offer-ssl-certificates/
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
https://www.siteground.com/
SiteGround has one of the most simple SSL implementations for WordPress that we've seen. Follow this guide to quickly enable https on your WordPress website https://www.siteground.com/blog/https-wordpress/ Note: This one-click tool does not make any changes to your WordPress database.
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
https://wpengine.com/
WP Engine does allows use of LetsEncrypt and third-party certificates via their web dashboard. You're responsible for implementing redirects and replacing references to https in your WordPress database. Check out their getting started guide here: https://wpengine.com/support/add-ssl-site/
⚡️Automatic Setup
🔒LetsEncrypt Support
https://asmallorange.com/
SSL free for business hosting customers. All other plans can purchase an SSL for $39.95 from ASO or from a third party. Details here: https://kb.asmallorange.com/customer/portal/articles/1603659-install-an-ssl-certificate
🔧Complex Setup
🆘 Support Required
http://www.fatcow.com/
Fatcow sells certificates from Comodo starting at $31.99. However, fatcow.com isn't even served over an encrypted connection, which is telling about how much they value privacy and security.
WP Engine does allows use of LetsEncrypt and third-party certificates via their web dashboard. You're responsible for implementing redirects and replacing references to https in your WordPress database. Check out their getting started guide here: https://wpengine.com/support/add-ssl-site/