An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between your website and your visitors, so passwords, contact form messages and payment details cannot be read in transit. It is what turns http:// into https:// and shows the padlock in the address bar.
Without SSL, browsers label your site “Not secure”, which puts visitors off and hurts trust. Google has also confirmed that HTTPS is a ranking signal, so SSL is a basic part of good SEO.
Every website needs SSL if it
- Has a contact form, login or account area
- Sells products or takes bookings online
- Wants to avoid the "Not secure" browser warning
- Cares about search rankings and visitor trust
Domain Validation (DV)
Confirms you control the domain and encrypts all traffic. Issued in minutes and renewed automatically. Ideal for blogs, business sites and most online stores.
Organization Validation (OV)
Also verifies the organization behind the website. Often chosen by companies that want to show a verified business identity in the certificate details.
Extended Validation (EV)
Involves the most thorough checks on the business. Used by some banks and large enterprises with strict compliance needs.
Wildcard SSL
One certificate for a domain and all of its subdomains. Your free SSL already covers each subdomain you add in cPanel.
Not sure whether you need more than the free certificate? Talk to our team and we will help you decide.
Point your domain
Connect your domain to your hosting account using our nameservers.
SSL is issued
A free certificate is issued automatically for your domain and subdomains, usually within minutes.
Renewed for you
Certificates renew automatically before they expire, so there is nothing to remember.
Force HTTPS
Turn on HTTPS redirects in cPanel so every visitor uses the secure version of your site.
Step-by-step instructions are in our guide on how to turn on your free SSL certificate.
Is SSL really free with every plan?
Yes. Every shared hosting and Cloud VPS plan includes free SSL certificates for your domains and subdomains, issued and renewed automatically.
Is free SSL good enough for an online store?
For most stores, yes. It encrypts every page, including checkout. Card details are usually collected by your payment provider, which uses its own security.
How long does SSL take to activate?
Usually a few minutes after your domain points to your hosting account. If your domain was just connected, allow a little time for DNS to update first.
Do I need to renew my certificate?
No. Free certificates renew automatically before they expire, as long as your domain still points to your hosting account.
Why does my site still say "Not secure"?
This usually means some images or scripts still load over http://. This is called mixed content. Update those links to https://, or use a plugin such as LiteSpeed Cache or Really Simple SSL on WordPress.
Does SSL help with SEO?
Google has confirmed HTTPS is a ranking signal. More importantly, it avoids browser warnings that make visitors leave your site.
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