What Buypass is
Buypass is an established Norwegian CA. Their "Go SSL" product issues free DV certificates via ACME, and the roots are widely trusted in browsers and operating systems. Buypass also offers paid certificates and other trust services.
ACME and longer lifetimes
Buypass speaks ACME, so issuance and renewal can be fully automated. Historically Buypass has offered longer certificate lifetimes than Let's Encrypt — but the whole industry is moving toward shorter lifetimes, so automation is still the way forward whatever the CA.
The European argument
For some organisations — especially in the public sector and regulated industries — a European CA carries weight. It does not change browser trust (that is identical for all public CAs), but it can matter for procurement policy or data-sovereignty considerations.
When Buypass fits you
When you want a free, ACME-based DV CA with European roots. Compare it with the others in best free SSL providers and see the wider trade-off in which CA you should choose.
How CertControl helps
CertControl's ACME server can relay to Buypass, and CertControl monitors all your certificates in one place — so you can mix CAs as needed without losing the overview of expiry.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buypass free?
Buypass Go SSL issues free DV certificates via ACME. Buypass also offers paid certificates and trust services.
Is Buypass a European CA?
Yes, Buypass is Norwegian. For organisations that value a European footprint it is a relevant alternative to the US-based CAs.
Does Buypass support ACME?
Yes. Issuance and renewal can be fully automated via ACME, just like Let's Encrypt.