SSL Certificates
Every SpectraHost hosting plan includes a free SSL certificate. Need more coverage? Upgrade to a premium option below.
Choose Your SSL Certificate
Select the right level of protection for your website
RapidSSL
Perfect for personal websites, blogs, and single domains
- Secures your primary domain.
- Issued in minutes.
- Enables HTTPS and displays a padlock icon.
- $10,000 protection warranty.
- Globally trusted.
- Domain Validation
- 256-bit Encryption
- 99.9% Browser Support
- Free Reissues
RapidSSL Wildcard
Secure your domain and all subdomains with a single certificate
- Wildcard Coverage
- Unlimited Subdomains
- Domain Validation
- 256-bit Encryption
- 99.9% Browser Support
- Free Reissues
Why Choose SSL from SpectraHost?
Industry-leading security features and unmatched support
Advanced Encryption
Industry-standard 256-bit encryption protects all data transmitted between your visitors and your server.
Trust Indicators
Display the padlock icon and site seal to boost visitor confidence and build credibility.
SEO Boost
Google favors HTTPS sites in search rankings. SSL is essential for visibility and organic traffic.
Compliance Ready
Meet PCI DSS and data protection requirements with proper SSL encryption on your site.
Quick Issuance
Domain validation certificates are issued in minutes, not days. Get secured fast.
Expert Support
Our team helps with installation, configuration, and any troubleshooting you need.
Secure Your Site in 3 Steps
Getting an SSL certificate is quick and easy
Choose
Select the right certificate for your needs — single domain or wildcard.
Validate
Complete domain validation to verify ownership. It only takes a few minutes.
Secure
Your certificate is installed and your site displays the trusted padlock icon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an SSL Certificate?
SSL Certificates enable data encryption on the internet and allow data to be transmitted securely from a web server to a browser. With SSL, your website can use the https protocol and will display a padlock in end users web browsers to indicate the connection is secure.
Why do I need an SSL Certificate?
SSL Certificates are an essential part of the internet. They not only encrypt communication between your computer and the server where a website is located, but they also provide verification that a site is what it claims to be.
What are the different types of SSL?
There are 3 different levels of vetting that SSL Certificates are based upon. Domain Validated (DV) , Organization Validated (OV), and Extended Validation (EV). The major difference between the types of certificate relates to the information the Certificate Authority, RapidSSL, GeoTrust and DigiCert, requires and validates in order to issue a certificate. The higher levels of certificate require more information, and often is displayed in the browser bar. EV SSL for example turns the browser bar green and displays the organization name to visitors to generate more trust.
What is a Wildcard SSL Certificate
A Wildcard SSL certificate provides the same encryption and authentication features as other SSL certificates but can also 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.
Free SSL Included with Every Hosting Plan
All SpectraHost hosting plans include a free SSL certificate. Need wildcard coverage or premium validation? Browse our options above.
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