diff --git a/certbot/docs/install.rst b/certbot/docs/install.rst index 11994776c..b50540a7d 100644 --- a/certbot/docs/install.rst +++ b/certbot/docs/install.rst @@ -61,6 +61,23 @@ Alternate installation methods If you are offline or your operating system doesn't provide a package, you can use an alternate method for installing ``certbot``. +.. _snap-install: + +Snap +---- + +Most modern Linux distributions (basically any that use systemd) can install +Certbot packaged as a snap. Support for the Certbot snap is currently in its +beta phase and limited to the x86_64 architecture, but it provides an easy way +to ensure you have the latest version of Certbot with features like automated +certificate renewal preconfigured. + +You can find instructions for installing the Certbot snap at +https://certbot.eff.org/instructions by selecting your server software and then +choosing "snapd" in the "System" dropdown menu. (You should select "snapd" +regardless of your operating system, as our instructions are the same across +all systems.) + .. _certbot-auto: Certbot-Auto