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Intro paragraphs about SSL/TLS certificates and domain coverage
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src/content/docs/dns/manage-dns-records/how-to/create-subdomain.mdx

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## SSL/TLS for subdomains
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While DNS is what communicates where your website or application can be reached, SSL/TLS is what enables websites and applications to establish connections in a secure way.
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If your subdomains are not correctly covered by an SSL/TLS certificate, your visitors will find a warning on their browser stating that your website or application is not secure.
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<Render file="ssltls-subdomains" product="dns" />
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## Customize subdomain behavior

src/content/docs/dns/manage-dns-records/how-to/create-zone-apex.mdx

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## Get free SSL certificates
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While DNS is what communicates where your website or application can be reached, SSL/TLS is what enables websites and applications to establish connections in a secure way.
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If your domain is not correctly covered by an SSL/TLS certificate, your visitors will find a warning on their browser stating that your website or application is not secure.
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Cloudflare offers free, unshared, publicy trusted [Universal SSL certificates](/ssl/edge-certificates/universal-ssl/) to all Cloudflare domains.

src/content/docs/ssl/edge-certificates/index.mdx

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Consider the information below for guidance on how to choose different edge certificates for common use cases, or refer to the other pages in this section for more options.
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If you are not familiar with what SSL/TLS certificates are, refer to [Concepts](/ssl/concepts/).
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## Use cases
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### Simplify issuance and renewal

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