Basics
What Is SSL? A Basic Guide to Website Encryption
Understand how SSL works and why your website needs it.
SSL certificates protect visitor data, increase trust, and boost your website’s SEO. Switch to HTTPS easily and securely.
Encryption Bit
Certificate Types
Technical Support
Without SSL, visitor data is vulnerable to theft. Protect your website right now.
All data sent between the browser and server is encrypted so it cannot be intercepted.
Google ranks HTTPS websites higher, helping you get found more easily.
Browsers show a padlock icon and "Secure" label, boosting your credibility with visitors.
SSL is required for online transactions per PCI DSS and protects personal data per regulations.
Click the tabs below to see the details of each SSL certificate type.
Automatic validation via email or DNS record. Great for personal blogs, portfolios, and simple projects needing basic encryption with fast issuance.
Validates your organization’s legitimacy. The company name appears on the certificate, adding trust for businesses and news portals.
The strictest validation. The company name is displayed clearly, ideal for e-commerce, banking, and finance needing the highest trust.
Protect your main domain and all subdomains without limit in a single certificate. Practical for sites with many subdomains.
A single certificate to protect many different domains at once. A cost-effective solution for agencies and multi-brand companies.
Simple steps from selection to a website secured with HTTPS.
Pick DV, OV, EV, or Wildcard.
Confirm domain ownership via email/DNS.
Auto-installer or manual server guide.
HTTPS active, visitor data protected.
SSL gives your website a real edge: encrypted visitor data, increased trust, and improved SEO. We guide you until HTTPS is fully active.
Articles and guides to understand how SSL works and secure your website.
Understand how SSL works and why your website needs it.
A comparison of SSL types so you pick the most suitable one.
Steps to install an SSL certificate so your site runs on HTTPS.
They have proven their website security with SSL from 99Hosts.
“Our online store conversions rose after installing EV SSL. Customers see the green padlock and trust us instantly.”
“Wildcard SSL installed automatically, all subdomains secured at once. The process was easy!”
“99Hosts support quickly helped with OV verification. Our company website is now more credible.”
Answers to common questions about SSL certificates.
See certificate options and pricing in our billing. Switch to HTTPS now and show visitors your website is safe.