How does SSLcat request certificates?

SSLcat uses the ACME (Automated Certificate Management Environment) protocol to automatically request and manage SSL/TLS certificates from Certificate Authorities (CAs) like Let's Encrypt.

ACME Protocol Overview

1. SSLcat checks the current certificate status upon startup
2. If needed, it sends a certificate request to Let's Encrypt
3. Completes the ACME challenge (HTTP-01 or DNS-01)
4. Let's Encrypt verifies and issues the certificate
5. SSLcat hot-reloads the certificate

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