An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between your website and its visitors. It gives you HTTPS, the padlock in the address bar and a better position in Google.
On top of the free Let's Encrypt SSL included with every hosting plan, you can opt for extra validation through a paid certificate. The higher the level, the more trust you convey to visitors.
A commercial DV certificate (e.g. RapidSSL) is issued after verifying domain ownership. It is a step up from Let's Encrypt in warranty and support while keeping fast issuance — no company documents required.
With organisation validation, both the domain and your company's identity are verified. The company name is visible in the certificate details, which gives visitors extra confidence.
Extended Validation offers the highest level of verification. Your company name becomes visible in the address bar, giving visitors the highest possible level of trust — essential for online payments.
With a Wildcard SSL certificate you secure not only yoursite.com but also all of its subdomains in one go.
If you use multiple subdomains or plan to add more, a Wildcard SSL certificate is more economical than buying a separate certificate for each subdomain.
Wildcard SSL is available at the DV and OV validation levels. Choose DV for quick deployment, or OV if you also want company validation.
SSL is no longer a luxury — it is the standard. Browsers actively flag sites without SSL as not secure.
Data between the visitor and your server is encrypted, so nobody can intercept or read it.
Chrome, Firefox and Safari show a "not secure" warning on sites without SSL. With SSL your site stays trustworthy in the browser.
Google uses HTTPS as a ranking factor. Secured sites generally score better than comparable sites without SSL.
The padlock in the address bar shows visitors that their data is safe. This increases trust and lowers the bounce rate.
For online shops and payment pages SSL is mandatory. Payment providers such as iDEAL and credit card companies require a secure connection.
The GDPR requires personal data to be transmitted securely. SSL helps you meet this legal obligation.
The most common questions about SSL at a glance.
NVMe SSD hosting with free Let's Encrypt SSL included. From €2.75/month, active right away.
View hosting plans →Daily malware scans and protection against hackers for your website.
More about SiteLock →Automatic daily backups of your website. Restore with a single click.
More about CodeGuard →Your own server with full security and DDoS protection. Fully managed.
More about managed servers →