What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a wildcard certificate with Cloudflare and Certbot?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a wildcard certificate with Cloudflare and Certbot?
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Advantages: Simplifies management of SSL certificates for multiple subdomains. Disadvantages: Requires DNS control; a compromise of your wildcard certificate can affect all subdomains. Requires ongoing automation for renewals to avoid manual intervention. Potential challenges in securing all subdomains if not configured and secured properly.