I'm trying to set up a website that only I can access, so I'm not too picky about the domain name. What I really need is a fixed and permanent subdomain that supports HTTPS. It's also important that it's not just a static site; I need some storage for dynamic content as well. Can anyone recommend a hosting service that meets these criteria?
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Getting an SSL certificate is pretty straightforward, and many services offer it for free. If you already have a domain, you might want to consider using a VPS like DigitalOcean. It’ll give you the flexibility for non-static applications, and you can use Cloudflare for the domain and SSL setup. Just a thought—depending on your needs, there’s a bit more detail you could provide that might help narrow it down further.
I have my own domain and can create a subdomain with Let's Encrypt too, but I want to avoid dealing with reverse proxies and manually refreshing Let's Encrypt every few months since I'm not confident in cron jobs.