Secure GitLab Pages with StartSSL

Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome have recently distrusted StartCom certificates issued after October 21, 2016, prompting StartCom to work on a resolution by January 2017. The text discusses the importance of HTTPS for websites, even static ones hosted on platforms like GitLab Pages, due to its role in securing user data and preventing content alteration. It compares free SSL/TLS certificates from StartSSL and Let's Encrypt, highlighting features like cost, expiration, and domain validation methods. The post provides a step-by-step guide on securing GitLab Pages with StartSSL Class 1 certificates, emphasizing the significance of adhering to HTTPS protocols for a safer internet. It notes that while StartSSL Class 1 offers several attractive features, it also has limitations such as not supporting wildcard DNS records and limiting certification to five domains. The guide concludes by encouraging the use of secure URLs to contribute to a safer internet environment.

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