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SSL Certificates

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Protect your website, build brand trust, and improve your search engine rankings with our free & premium SSL Certificates.

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Is an SSL Certificate That Important? Definitely!

Here’s why: Without an SSL certificate, data exchanged between your website and its visitors can be intercepted by hackers — putting personal information like passwords, credit card details, or contact info at serious risk. Even worse? Most modern browsers will label your site as “Not Secure” if you don’t have a valid SSL installed. That’s a fast way to lose trust (and traffic). SSL protection isn’t optional anymore — it’s the new standard. Installing one boosts your site’s security, credibility, and even your search engine rankings. If your site isn’t protected yet, today’s the perfect time to fix that. Your users — and Google — will thank you.

Free SSL Certificates

Perfect for personal sites, blogs, or small startups just getting off the ground. These are:

  • Cost-effective (usually $0)

  • Easy to set up

  • Domain-validated (DV) only — just proves domain ownership

  • Shorter lifespans (typically renewed every 90 days)

Best for: Basic encryption needs and non-commercial websites.

Premium SSL Certificates

Designed for businesses, ecommerce, and professional brands. These offer:

  • Organization or extended validation (OV/EV) — adds a higher level of trust

  • Warranty protection for your customers

  • Dynamic trust seals and green address bar (with EV)

  • Stronger customer assurance and brand legitimacy

Best for: Online stores, agencies, and any business that handles sensitive data or wants to increase conversions.

Build Instant Trust

The “https” in your web address reassures visitors that their connection is private and secure.

Protect Against Cyber Threats

Encrypt data in transit and safeguard your site from man-in-the-middle attacks and data breaches.

Improve Your Google Rankings

SSL certificates are a known SEO ranking factor — secure sites are favored in search results.

Stay Legally Compliant

SSL encryption helps your site meet key data protection standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.

Show Off Your Security

Display the Sectigo Trust Seal to instantly boost customer confidence and drive more conversions.

Quick, Easy, and Online

Most SSLs can be requested, validated, and installed within minutes — no tech headaches required.

Pick Your Perfect Plan

Get started in complete confidence. Our 30-day money-back guarantee means it's risk-free.

Economy

Everything you need to create your website.

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$1.95 /mo

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$5.99 /mo when you renew

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Premium

More power and enhanced features.

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$2.95 /mo

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$6.99 /mo when you renew

Business

Optimized performance & powerful resources.

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$7.95 /mo

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$15.99 /mo when you renew

Got questions?

Well, we've got answers.

1. Data Protection

SSL encrypts sensitive information — like passwords, credit card numbers, and personal data — so hackers can’t read or intercept it during transmission.

2. User Trust

Web browsers like Chrome and Safari display a “Not Secure” warning on sites without SSL, which scares away visitors. SSL shows users your site is safe.

3. Search Engine Ranking (SEO)

Google uses SSL as a ranking factor. That means secure (HTTPS) websites are more likely to appear higher in search results.

4. Regulatory Compliance

SSL is often required by data protection regulations such as:

  • PCI DSS (for handling credit cards)

  • HIPAA (health information)

  • GDPR (EU data privacy)

5. Secure Online Payments

If you run an online store, SSL is mandatory for processing payments through platforms like Stripe, PayPal, or Square.

6. Brand Credibility

An SSL certificate shows customers that your business is legitimate and that you care about their privacy.

Free SSL Certificates

Usually issued by providers like Let’s Encrypt, ZeroSSL, or built into platforms like Cloudflare or cPanel.

Pros:

  • 100% Free

  • Automated issuance and renewals (with supported hosting)

  • Basic encryption — same strength as paid SSL

  • Good for blogs, personal sites, test environments

Cons:

  • Domain validation (DV) only — proves domain control, not business legitimacy

  • Short validity (typically 90 days)

  • No warranty or financial protection if the certificate fails

  • No customer support if something goes wrong

  • Not ideal for eCommerce or business-critical websites

Paid SSL Certificates

Offered by brands like Sectigo, DigiCert, GeoTrust, and RapidSSL — often through your hosting provider or domain registrar.

Pros:

  • Higher trust level: includes Organization Validation (OV) or Extended Validation (EV)

  • Warranty protection (typically $10,000–$1 million)

  • Dynamic site seals to boost conversions

  • 24/7 technical support

  • Ideal for online stores, financial sites, agencies, and enterprises

Cons:

  • Costs money (ranging from $10/year to $500+ depending on validation and brand)

  • Slightly longer setup (especially for OV/EV)