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dnsrobocert for Mac

Manage Let's Encrypt SSL certificates based on DNS challenges

Quick answer: dnsrobocert is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dnsrobocert. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 39 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dnsrobocert is

dnsrobocert is a security tool for macOS: manage Let's Encrypt SSL certificates based on DNS challenges.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install dnsrobocert

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install dnsrobocert.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install dnsrobocert on Mac?

Run brew install dnsrobocert in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is dnsrobocert open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dnsrobocert run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is dnsrobocert?

It was installed 39 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5063 in this catalogue.

What version of dnsrobocert is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.27.1.