Is it possible to use LE and issue certificates for public IP without domain names ?

It is possible to purchase certificates for IP addresses, but not from Let’s Encrypt. Let’s Encrypt may offer IP address certificates in the future, but as of September 2018 we do not.

Certificate for public IP without domain name

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TCM December 7, 2015, 10:07am 2

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Certificate for public IP without domain name

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