SSL Certificates

Buy an SSL Certificate to secure your website

Keep your website and customer data safe with trusted SSL protection.
  • Encrypt data to keep information secure
  • Improve your search engine ranking with HTTPS
  • Show a secure padlock in browsers and build visitor trust
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One simple step to protect your site and rank higher

An SSL Certificate helps protect your website by encrypting the data your visitors share, such as usernames, passwords, and payment details.
It also shows a padlock icon and HTTPS in the browser, giving visitors confidence that your site is secure. Search engines also favour secure websites, which can help improve your visibility online and attract more customers.

A secure connection

When visitors access your website, SSL creates a secure, encrypted connection between their browser and your site, helping protect all data that is shared.

Trust signals appear

Visitors will see the padlock icon and “HTTPS” in their browser, giving them confidence that their information is protected and the website is secure.

Safer browsing

All data exchanged between your website and your visitors is encrypted, helping keep sensitive information private and secure.

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Everything to keep visitors secure and protected

Secure encryption

Keep your data protected with strong 128–256 bit encryption included in all SSL plans, helping secure transactions and safeguard sensitive information.

Padlock and site seal

Reassure your visitors with a padlock icon in the browser bar and a trusted site seal, showing that your website is secure and their data is protected.

Fast issuance

Get protected quickly — SSL certificates are typically issued within 4 days or less, with some plans approved in as little as 10 minutes.

Help your search ranking

Search engines prioritise secure websites, helping improve your visibility online and making it easier for customers to find your business.

Total browser compatibility

Our SSL certificates work seamlessly across all major web browsers and devices, including Chrome, Safari, and more — ensuring every visitor is protected.

PCI compliance

Help protect your customers’ payment card information and ensure your business meets the latest industry security and compliance standards.

What’s the difference between Standard, Wildcard, and Managed SSL?

Find out which type of SSL (Secure Socket Layer Certificate) is the right one for your business.

Standard SSL

A Standard SSL Certificate secures a single domain of your choice, helping keep your website safe, encrypted, and trusted at an affordable price.

For example, a Standard SSL would cover:
yourname.com www.yourname.com

Wildcard SSL

A Wildcard SSL Certificate secures your main domain and an unlimited number of its subdomains, so you don’t need to purchase separate SSL certificates for each one.

For example, a Wildcard SSL would cover:
yourname.com subdomain.yourname.com

Managed SSL

With Managed SSL, we take care of everything for you — including installation, renewal, and ongoing management of your SSL certificate.

This means you can focus on running your business while we ensure your website stays secure, with automatic SSL renewal every 90 days.

Why purchase SSL Certificates from us?

Here are four great reasons to choose a A to Z SSL Certificate for your website:
  • Protect your customers SSL keeps your visitors’ sensitive data safe, helping build trust and credibility for your business.
  • Trusted by thousands With over 25 years of experience supporting UK businesses, thousands of customers rely on our services.
  • Support when you need it Our expert team is available to help via telephone or Live Chat whenever you need assistance.
  • Satisfaction guaranteed You can cancel within 14 days of purchase and receive a full money-back guarantee.

Looking for a Managed SSL service? We’ve got you covered.

With our Managed SSL Certificates, we take care of everything — from installation to renewal — so your website stays secure without any hassle.
Without Managed SSL, you would need to handle setup and renewals yourself. Let us manage the technical side, so you can focus on running your business.
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Which security certificate do I need?

Every website is different, but our experts can help guide you based on years of experience supporting businesses of all sizes to choose the right security solution.

Here’s some further reading to help you get started. If you need extra support, you can also call us on 0330 221 1007.

I have a website

Even if you’re not running a business, selling online, or collecting customer data, our basic Domain Validation (DV) SSL is a great starting point. It provides essential security and encryption that meets Google’s requirements for SSL-enabled sites, which may also help improve your search rankings. In addition, studies show that 9 out of 10 users are more likely to trust websites that display visible security indicators like the padlock in the browser.
Recommended: Domain Validation (DV) SSL

I’m using a content management system (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal or Joomla

If you’re using a CMS such as WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla, it’s important to secure login pages, admin areas, and any data submitted through forms or comments. An SSL certificate helps protect this information by encrypting data between your website and your visitors. For CMS websites, we recommend either Domain Validation (DV) SSL or Organisational Validation (OV) SSL, depending on the level of trust and verification you want to display.
Recommended: Domain Validation (DV) SSL or Organisational Validation (OV) SSL

I have a website with a customer or user login area

If your website includes customer logins, protected content, or collects confidential data, you should use a higher level of SSL protection. Our Organisational Validation (OV) SSL or Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates provide stronger verification and help build maximum customer trust. Both options offer strong security, but EV SSL is ideal if you want to give visitors extra reassurance and make every transaction feel more secure and trustworthy.
Recommended: Organisational Validation (OV) SSL or Extended Validation (EV) SSL

I have an online shop

For online retailers, we recommend Extended Validation (EV) SSL to provide the highest level of security and customer trust. It helps protect payments, customer logins, and members-only areas of your website from online threats. Research also shows that 90% of users are more likely to complete a purchase or share their details when they know their data is securely encrypted.
Recommended: Extended Validation (EV) SSL

Server Solutions

I need to protect lots of subdomains

If you need to secure multiple subdomains or internal systems, protecting your data and connections is essential to prevent both internal and external threats. Our Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificate provides a basic, cost-effective layer of security to help encrypt data and support secure communication across your network.

Recommended: Domain Validation (DV) SSL

I run my own MS Exchange Server

If you’re running an MS Exchange Server, you should choose a certificate that supports Wildcard SSL, so you can secure multiple subdomains without purchasing separate certificates. This is ideal for protecting mail services and related subdomains under one SSL solution.

Recommended: Standard Validation (DV) Wildcard SSL or Organisational Validation (OV) Wildcard SSL

I want to secure my Intranet and/or VPN

To protect sensitive data such as emails, contacts, and internal communications across your server, you should use SSL encryption to secure all traffic. A Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificate provides strong encryption and helps secure your intranet or VPN connections while also displaying the standard padlock in browsers for added trust. It offers a good balance between cost and essential security features for internal networks.

Recommended: Domain Validation (DV) SSL

Your security. Our priority.

With over 25 years of industry experience, we’re a trusted choice for thousands of businesses. We currently support over 1.7 million websites — and that number continues to grow.

Frequently asked questions

What is an SSL Certificate and how does it work?
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate is a data file that helps protect sensitive information exchanged between users and websites, such as passwords or credit card details. It enables a website to switch from HTTP to HTTPS, providing a secure, encrypted connection. SSL certificates are issued by a trusted certificate authority, which verifies your identity or business before approval. Once issued, you can install the certificate on your domain to encrypt your website’s pages and protect user data. If you’re using our Website Builder package, your SSL Certificate is automatically installed for you.
A TLS (Transport Layer Security) Certificate is the modern version of SSL. While both provide similar security, TLS is more advanced and secure in how it establishes encrypted connections. SSL typically refers to the certificate itself, while TLS refers to the protocol used to create the secure connection between the browser and the server.

Anyone doing business online should use an SSL Certificate to help secure their website. While they are commonly used for eCommerce sites, they are essential for any website that handles sensitive information.

This includes situations such as:

  • Entering credit card details
  • Logging in with a username and password
  • Viewing or sending emails
  • Downloading customer databases
  • Conducting online banking or sharing financial information
  • Chatting in private or secure rooms
Installing an SSL Certificate involves several steps, including requesting, verifying, and downloading your certificate files. For full instructions, please refer to our guide: How do I install my SSL Certificate?
SSL Certificates typically last for a maximum of 1 year. This is an industry-wide standard designed to improve overall security and ensure certificates are regularly renewed and updated.

You can check if a website is secure by looking for:

  • A padlock icon in the browser address bar
  • A web address that starts with https:// instead of http://

These indicators show that the site is using SSL encryption to protect your data.

You can use an SSL Certificate with any domain name. We offer one-click installation with our web hosting, or you can purchase a standalone certificate and install it elsewhere with our guidance.

Please note: SSL plans are not currently compatible with our Website Builder and eCommerce packages, as these already include a free SSL Certificate.

A Wildcard SSL Certificate secures your main domain and an unlimited number of subdomains under a single certificate.

For example, it can secure:

It works like a standard SSL Certificate and follows the same validation process. Wildcard SSL is available as both Domain Validation (DV) and Organisational Validation (OV).

How Wildcard SSL works

When creating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), you use an asterisk (*) to define the wildcard domain:

  • *.yourbusinessname.com → secures www, shop, secure, etc.
  • www*.yourbusinessname.com → secures www1, www2, etc.
  • *.mail.yourbusinessname.com → secures all subdomains under mail

It may sound technical, but it’s simple to set up — and our support team is always available if you need help.

Starfield Technologies is a trusted Certificate Authority (CA) that has been issuing SSL certificates since 2004. With over 1 million active SSL certificates in use worldwide, they help secure billions of online connections every day.

Their certificates are trusted by all major web browsers, ensuring wide compatibility and reliability. Starfield is also committed to maintaining high security standards, completing regular WebTrust audits and participating in root programs with major platforms including Microsoft, Mozilla, Apple, Google, and Oracle.

They are also a founding member of the CA/Browser Forum and helped develop the EV SSL standard.

Yes, you can purchase an SSL Certificate directly.

We guide you through every step of the process so you always know what to expect.

If you’re buying SSL with a domain:

We’ll take you through the standard checkout process and help you assign the certificate to your domain.

If you’re buying a standalone SSL:

You can purchase it through your 123 Reg Control Panel. You’ll need a 123 Reg account, then simply log in and place your order from there.

We’ll support you throughout the setup process to make everything as simple as possible.

When you purchase an SSL Certificate, the issuing authority carries out verification checks to confirm your identity or business details.

This process ensures that certificates are issued correctly, helping maintain trust, security, and the integrity of the SSL system.

When you purchase an SSL Certificate, the issuing authority carries out verification checks to confirm your identity or business details.

This process ensures that certificates are issued correctly, helping maintain trust, security, and the integrity of the SSL system.

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“Super easy to get my business online. The domain setup was quick and the support team helped me at every step.”

Startup Owner
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“Great value for money and very beginner-friendly. I built my website without any technical knowledge.”

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“Fast hosting and reliable service. Everything works smoothly and it’s perfect for growing my online store.”

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