# 06 | Cert Manager

https://cert-manager.io/docs/installation/kubectl/

Install cert-manager - check for latest version.

```yaml
kubectl apply -f https://github.com/cert-manager/cert-manager/releases/download/v1.13.3/cert-manager.yaml
```

After cert manager is installed, create the Let's Encrypt issuer:

```yaml

# Be sure to edit the file and set the production URL if not a test cluster
kubectl apply -f lets-encrypt-issuer.yaml
```