Why Every Website Needs SSL

SSL is no longer optional. Without it, browsers mark your site as "Not Secure" — destroying visitor trust and Google rankings.

Data Encryption

SSL encrypts all data transmitted between your visitor's browser and your server — preventing interception.

SEO Boost

Google confirmed HTTPS as a ranking factor. SSL-secured sites rank higher in search results than insecure ones.

Visitor Trust

The padlock icon in the browser address bar instantly signals trust to visitors, increasing conversions.

PCI Compliance

SSL is required by PCI DSS for any website that accepts credit card payments or handles sensitive data.

Choose Your SSL Certificate

All certificates come with installation support, auto-renewal reminders, and our 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

Free SSL

For personal websites and blogs

Free

Included with all hosting plans


  • Let's Encrypt SSL
  • Auto-Renew
  • 90-Day Validity
  • DV Validation
  • Warranty
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DV SSL

Domain Validated — for most websites

$8.99/yr

  • Comodo / Sectigo
  • Issued in Minutes
  • 1-Year Validity
  • $10,000 Warranty
  • 99.9% Browser Trust
Get DV SSL
EV SSL

Extended Validation — maximum trust

$79.99/yr

  • DigiCert / Entrust
  • Issued in 3-7 Days
  • 1-2 Year Validity
  • $1,750,000 Warranty
  • Highest Trust Level
Get EV SSL

99.9% Browser & Device Trust

Our SSL certificates are trusted by every major browser and operating system in use today.

🌐
Chrome
🦊
Firefox
🧭
Safari
🔷
Edge
📱
iOS Safari
🤖
Android

SSL Certificate Comparison

FeatureFree SSLDV SSLOV SSLEV SSL
PriceFree$8.99/yr$29.99/yr$79.99/yr
Validation LevelDomainDomainOrganizationExtended
Issuance TimeInstantMinutes1-3 Days3-7 Days
Padlock Icon
Company Name in Cert
WarrantyNone$10K$250K$1.75M
Best ForBlogsGeneral sitesBusinessesBanks & E-comm

SSL Certificate FAQs

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DV (Domain Validation) only verifies domain ownership — issued in minutes. OV (Organization Validation) additionally verifies your business identity — takes 1-3 days. EV (Extended Validation) requires the most rigorous vetting, including legal business verification — provides the highest trust indicator.

Yes. Google Chrome marks all HTTP sites as "Not Secure" regardless of whether they collect payments. This warning scares away visitors. Additionally, SSL is a confirmed Google ranking factor — HTTPS sites rank higher in search results.

Free Let's Encrypt SSL is installed automatically on all SwiftHost hosting plans — no action required. For premium paid SSL certificates, our support team will handle the installation for you at no extra charge within 24 hours of issuance.

A wildcard SSL (*.yourdomain.com) secures your main domain and all its subdomains (blog.yourdomain.com, shop.yourdomain.com, etc.) with a single certificate. This is cost-effective if you run multiple subdomains. Wildcard SSL is available in DV and OV validation levels.

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All hosting plans include free SSL. Premium certificates available from $8.99/yr.

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