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+## Lets Encrypt Guide
+This container includes support for lets encrypt SSL certificates. The scripts includes allow you to easily setup and renew your certificates. **Please note** your container must be a fully resolvable (by dns), Internet facing server to allow this to work.
+### Setup		
+You can use Lets Encrypt to secure your container. Make sure you start the container with the ```DOMAIN, GIT_EMAIL``` and ```WEBROOT``` variables set to enable this functionality. Then run:		
+```		
+sudo docker exec -t <CONTAINER_NAME> /usr/bin/letsencrypt-setup		
+```		
+Ensure your container is accessible on the ```DOMAIN``` you supplied in order for this to work		
+### Renewal		
+Lets Encrypt certs expire every 90 days, to renew simply run:		
+```		
+sudo docker exec -t <CONTAINER_NAME> /usr/bin/letsencrypt-renew		
+```