SSL Labs Server Test
Grades any public HTTPS server from A+ down to F and explains every single deduction. The reference test the whole industry quotes.
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How to get the most from it
SSL Labs Server Test sits in Privacy & Security under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and useful.
About this category: Breach checkers, fingerprint tests, throwaway inboxes and plain-English readings of terms of service. Mildly alarming, entirely free.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
SSL Labs Server Test: quick answers
Is SSL Labs Server Test free?
Yes. SSL Labs Server Test is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use SSL Labs Server Test?
No. You can use SSL Labs Server Test without signing up for anything.
Does SSL Labs Server Test work on a phone?
Not well. We file SSL Labs Server Test as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is SSL Labs Server Test safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does SSL Labs Server Test take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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