SSL Certificates
Secure your site, build trust, and protect customer data.
SSL protection for every kind of website.
Choose the level of trust, warranty cover and subdomain protection you need.
Free SSL
Perfect for most websites that just need HTTPS.
The simple way to get the padlock and protect visitors — great default for blogs, brochure sites, and small business websites.
- Enables HTTPS + padlock
- Helps protect logins & form submissions
- Great for WordPress, Joomla, and most CMS sites
- No extra admin or paperwork
- Upgrade later if you need wildcard or higher assurance
Simple SSL
A solid upgrade for business & ecommerce sites.
A GeoTrust SSL option that boosts confidence for customers and adds warranty cover.
- Improve Google Ranking
- Padlock icon for your site visitors
- $10,000 warranty
- Domain Validation (DV) certificate
- Ideal for Ecommerce Sites
Extended SSL
Higher assurance for serious brands.
The highest class of SSL available on your order page — with more stringent checks by the certificate authority.
- Improve Google Ranking
- Green Address Bar Title
- Underwritten $1.5 million
- Domain Validation (DV) certificate
- Ideal for Ecommerce Sites
Rapid SSL Wildcard
One certificate to cover unlimited subdomains.
Ideal if you use lots of subdomains like shop. , mail. , portal. , staging. etc.
- Improve Google Ranking
- Padlock icon for your site visitors
- $10,000 warranty
- Domain Validation (DV) certificate
- Wildcard coverage for subdomains
Encryption, trust and flexible cover for every type of site.
Start with free HTTPS or choose premium validation, warranty protection and wildcard support when the project demands it.
Protect customer data
Encrypt logins, forms and checkout traffic between visitors and your website.
Choose the right assurance
Use free DV for everyday sites or premium certificates where trust and warranty matter.
Cover every subdomain
Wildcard SSL protects shop, mail, portal, staging and other subdomains with one certificate.
SSL certificate comparison (quick view)
All SSL certificates secure your website with HTTPS encryption. The right choice depends on whether you need basic encryption, extra customer trust, warranty cover, or protection for multiple subdomains.
| Certificate | Validation type | Warranty | Subdomains | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free SSL | Domain Validation (DV) | — | Main domain only | Blogs, brochure sites, basic business websites |
| Simple SSL (GeoTrust) | Domain Validation (DV) | $10,000 | Main domain only | Business sites and ecommerce stores |
| Extended SSL | Higher assurance validation | $1.5 million | Main domain only | Serious brands, trust-focused ecommerce |
| Rapid SSL Wildcard | Domain Validation (DV) | $10,000 | Unlimited | Sites using many subdomains |
Which SSL certificate do I need?
HTTPS is essential for every website. The real question is how much assurance and flexibility you need on top of basic encryption.
Quick recommendations
- Free SSL — perfect for most personal sites, blogs, and simple business websites.
- Simple SSL — ideal for business and ecommerce sites where customer trust matters.
- Extended SSL — best for brands that want maximum reassurance and higher warranty cover.
- Rapid SSL Wildcard — the right choice if you use lots of subdomains.
Use these rules of thumb
- If you just need the padlock → Free SSL is enough.
- If customers enter details or make payments → Simple SSL is a solid upgrade.
- If trust and brand reputation are critical → Extended SSL offers higher assurance.
- If you use subdomains (shop., mail., portal., staging.) → Wildcard saves money and hassle.
What does SSL actually protect?
- Encrypts data between your website and visitors.
- Protects logins, forms, and checkout pages.
- Helps prevent data interception and tampering.
- Improves SEO and visitor confidence.
Can I change later?
Yes — you can start with Free SSL and upgrade to a paid certificate at any time if your site grows or your requirements change.
Need a hand choosing?
Tell us what you are building and we will point you towards the sensible option.