Secure your website with Free SSL
Protect logins, forms, and checkouts with industry-standard HTTPS. Free SSL helps you improve credibility with the padlock icon in the browser and modern security best practices—no upsells required. (Google has used HTTPS as a ranking signal since 2014, which can support better visibility when everything else is equal.)
Web hosting with free SSL certificates
WordPress Ultimate
Add online marketing with more sites, storage and security.
- 1 website
- Unlimited storage
- Unlimited visits per month
- Website backup protection with 1-click restore
- Automatic daily malware scans
- SEO optimizer
- SSL certificates*
- 1-click testing site
- Unlimited malware removal and hack repair
*An SSL certificate is included with every site and free for the life of the hosting plan. Our hassle-free certificates are automatically installed, validated and renewed. The strong 2048-bit encryption will ensure all transactions are secure. Annual plan purchase required.
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cPanel Ultimate w/ SSL
- Unlimited websites
- Unlimited space
- Unlimited bandwidth*
- 1000 email accounts**
- Unlimited MySQL databases (1 GB ea.)
- 2X Processing power & memory (available for Linux/cPanel only)
- Premium DNS
- 1-year SSL certificate to secure customer data and increase search rankings. Included with annual plans only.***
Dedicated Linux Server Economy
Resources ready in minutes, flexible plans designed to grow, and your choice of Management Levels, all on your single-tenant VM.
- 1 TB storage*
- 4 GB RAM
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Standard SSL Certificate**
*Disk space includes operating system files, which can be close to 1 GB in a CentOS/Fedora server. Please take that into consideration when choosing a server size that best fits your needs.
**SSL certificate is included for free as part of your dedicated server product. If you cancel the dedicated server product, you will lose the associated SSL certificate as well.
Free vs. paid SSL: what’s the difference?
All SSL/TLS certificates use strong encryption for the connection. The difference is validation and coverage:
DV (Domain Validation) – fast, automated domain control check; ideal for most sites and blogs.
OV (Organization Validation) – adds business verification for higher trust.
EV (Extended Validation) – the most rigorous identity checks for maximum assurance.
Paid certificates may also offer wildcard (covering *.yourdomain.com), multi-domain coverage, and vendor warranties. Encryption strength for visitors is robust in all cases; pick the level that matches your brand and compliance needs.
Why do you need an SSL/TLS certificate?
Websites with SSL are secure
Add SSL and every interaction between your site and visitors is encrypted end-to-end. This helps keep logins, forms, and checkout details away from prying eyes. Mad-ez Domains SSL uses 256-bit encryption, the industry standard for protecting data in transit.
Comply with PCI DSS standards
If you accept payments or handle customer credentials, encryption isn’t optional. PCI Security Standards expect sites to protect data over public networks. Enabling SSL/TLS helps you meet those requirements and reduce risk for your customers and your business.
Build trust
When SSL is active, your URL switches to HTTPS and browsers show a padlock. These are clear trust signals that your site is protected—reassuring visitors that their credentials and transaction details are safe.
Increase your ranking on Google
SSL adds HTTPS and strengthens overall page experience—one of many factors search engines consider. Secure sites are more likely to earn better visibility, which can help drive more organic traffic.
How an SSL certificate works
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Establishing a connection
After your SSL is issued, your site has a public and private key. When someone visits, their browser requests your public key to start a secure session and confirm it’s really your domain.
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A registrar you can trust
Once verified, the browser and server agree on temporary symmetric session keys. One key is shared securely (encrypted with your public key and decrypted with your private key). From there, all data is encrypted while it travels between the browser and your server.
03
More than a domain provider
Free SSL certificate FAQs
What is an SSL certificate?
It’s a digital certificate that enables HTTPS—encrypting the data exchanged between your site and visitors, and authenticating your domain.
Is free SSL secure enough?
Yes. Free DV SSL provides strong encryption for traffic. Businesses that want extra identity assurance or special coverage (wildcard/multi-domain) often choose a paid OV/EV certificate.
Does SSL help with Google rankings?
Google announced HTTPS as a ranking signal; while it’s one of many factors, it supports overall page experience.
Will this help with compliance?
If you accept payments, transmitting cardholder data over public networks must be encrypted to meet PCI DSS expectations. Consult your QSA for specifics.
How do renewals work?
On supported setups, SSL renews automatically. If you install a custom certificate, follow your provider’s renewal steps before expiry.
Can I use SSL on subdomains?
Yes. Use a wildcard certificate to cover subdomains, or add individual certificates per subdomain (availability varies).