Google is committed to making the Internet safer, and a big part of that is ensuring that the sites people access through Google are secure. That's why websites that use SSL get higher rankings in search results.
Standard SSL (Domain Validated) Certificates are the simplest and most common type of SSL certificates. OV and EV certificates also verify the identity of the company or organization that owns the certificate, which increases end-user trust. With our SSL certificate services, you won't need to manually configure and install new certificates every year. We automatically generate renewal orders when your certificate is about to expire.
Imagine that DV is like getting a library card: no proof of who you really are, very minimal requirements to obtain it, and very quick issuance.
Imagine that OV is like getting a driver's license: there are more hurdles to jump through than a library card, but it carries more trust as a form of identification.
Imagine that EV is like getting a passport: much stricter procedures, longer waiting times, and more checks than for a library card or driver's license. Internationally recognized as the most reliable way to prove your identity.
Wildcard SSL allows you to secure an unlimited number of subdomains with a single certificate. This is an excellent solution for those who host or manage multiple websites or pages that exist on a single domain. The one-time cost of the certificate covers the cost of any additional subdomains you may add in the future.
Multi-year certificates allow you to pay a single discounted price for two or three years of SSL certificate validity. When you purchase a multi-year SSL certificate, you lock in a single price for up to 3 years. You will initially receive a certificate valid for the maximum validity period allowed by the Browser Certification Authority Forum (1 year and 1 month) with the right to unlimited certificate reissues during the order period.
SSL certificates ensure data encryption on the Internet and secure data transfer from the web server to the browser.
Thanks to SSL, your website can use the https protocol, and end users will see a padlock in their web browsers, indicating that the connection is secure.
SSL certificates are an integral part of the Internet.
They not only encrypt the connection between your computer and the server hosting the website, but also verify that the website is who it claims to be.
There are three different levels of verification on which SSL certificates are based.
Domain verification (DV), organization verification (OV), and extended verification (EV).
The main difference between the types of certificates concerns the information that RapidSSL, GeoTrust, and DigiCert require and verify in order to issue a certificate.
Higher-level certificates require more information and are often displayed in the browser bar. For example, EV SSL colors the browser bar green and shows visitors the name of the organization to inspire greater trust.
A Wildcard SSL certificate provides the same encryption and authentication features as other SSL certificates, but can be applied to an unlimited number of subdomains of a website.
A Wildcard SSL certificate supports the root domain (example.com) as well as its subdomains.
EV or Extended Validation certificates are the highest class of SSL, providing the highest level of reliability and trust for your website.
EV guarantees consumers that their personal and financial information is protected at the highest level of authentication.
Additional checks are performed, such as verification of corporate agency records, applicant contact information, and verification that the business has been in existence for at least 3 years.
EV certificates are best suited for business-critical web pages.
If you need a free SSL certificate, Let's Encrypt is the way to go.
It doesn't take long to get one, and the process is as simple as possible.
Let's Encrypt certificates are valid for up to 90 days, after which they must be reissued.
Currently, over 70 million active domains use the free certificate, increasing the overall percentage of Internet security to record highs.
Let's Encrypt allows you to switch your website to the secure version of the HTTP/2 protocol, change the status in the address bar from “Not Secure” to “Secure,” and get a padlock.
Of course, Let's Encrypt does not provide any financial guarantees in case of information loss and requires the customer to reissue SSL every 90 days, but if your resource is not related to financial transactions or you are looking for a certificate only to be able to switch to HTTPS, then this is a great option.
You can order an SSL certificate for https from any certification center listed on our website at any price.
To do this, simply click the “Order” button, specify the domain for which you are purchasing the certificate in the order form, and pay for the order.
The certificate issuance process can take from 5 minutes to several days, depending on the type of certificate.
Technical support specialists will help you install SSL and configure it to work correctly.
If you need to install an SSL certificate on your website, in most cases, our technical support specialists can do this for you.
When using Webhosting plans, SSL certificates are installed via the control panel (for both paid and free SSL certificates).
If you use Cloud Servers or Dedicated Servers, the installation is performed in the same way — using the control panel.
In situations where the control panel is not installed on a virtual dedicated server, the Let's Encrypt certificate is installed using the Certbot application.
Installing SSL will help protect your data from potential attackers and switch your website to the HTTPS connection protocol.
When you order hosting from us, you don't have to worry about installing the certificate; just contact our technical support.
In case of non-standard server settings, technical support specialists may need more time and additional information from you.
Once you have installed protection on your website, you will need to configure the SSL certificate.
This can be done quickly and requires only two steps: configure automatic redirection for the website from the HTTP protocol, which was previously used, to the HTTPS protocol.
Second, you need to redirect all content from HTTP to HTTPS pages directly in the website settings.
After that, the website data will be displayed correctly, and even if the user has saved the previous link with the HTTP protocol, the domain will redirect them and open with the secure protocol.
As with installing an SSL certificate, our support team can perform these settings for you. In some cases, if your website runs on a self-written management system or uses a rare application, we may request more information from you.
Have you launched your website and are ready to accept customers?
First of all, you need to think about visitor security — even if they don't plan to make any transactions at the moment, your website should have an SSL certificate and emphasize that you can be trusted.
To do this, you need to choose an SSL certificate that perfectly suits the needs of your resource — from the smallest one-page website to a large online store with mirror pages and multiple subdomains.
The most common and versatile certificates are Positive SSL certificates, which are suitable for small projects, beginners, and small businesses and provide complete protection for visitors.
If you want to display additional information about your domain, highlight your domain in green, and confirm your company's status, then EV certificates are the best choice.
Wildcard certificates are suitable for large projects with multiple subdomains.
