Secure Your Website with
Trusted SSL Certificates

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. Modern secure web connections technically use TLS, but “SSL certificate” remains the common commercial term.

SSL protects information transmitted between visitors and your website and enables HTTPS.

No.

SSL encrypts network communication. It does not replace software updates, malware protection, a Web Application Firewall, backups, strong passwords, or other cybersecurity controls.

HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP. It uses TLS encryption to protect communication between the browser and server.

Domain Validation confirms control of the domain before certificate issuance.

Organization Validation verifies domain control and information about the organization requesting the certificate.

Extended Validation requires a more extensive organization-verification process.

No.

Modern browsers no longer use the historical green address bar as the primary EV indicator.

The validation level primarily changes the identity-verification process. Strong modern encryption can be used across DV, OV, and EV certificates.

Wildcard SSL protects compatible same-level subdomains under a domain using one certificate.

Wildcard certificates can cover an unlimited number of compatible same-level subdomains under the covered domain, subject to certificate and server configuration.

No. Wildcard coverage applies to compatible subdomains of the specified domain, not unrelated domains.

Multi-Domain/SAN SSL is not currently part of the standard Eiwebs SSL catalog described on this page.

Choose based on whether you need basic domain validation, verified business identity, extensive organization validation, or Wildcard subdomain coverage.

RapidSSL currently starts at $15.67.

A DV certificate such as RapidSSL may be suitable when the primary requirement is HTTPS and encryption.

OV certificates such as GeoTrust True BusinessID are designed for organizations that want business identity verification.

DV, OV, or EV can all provide encrypted HTTPS connections. Established ecommerce companies may prefer OV or EV because they include organization validation.

Choose a Wildcard SSL certificate.

For many websites, yes.

Free DV SSL can provide the essential HTTPS encryption needed by normal websites.

Paid SSL becomes useful when you need commercial certificate support, business validation, Wildcard coverage, warranties, site seals, or premium certificate services.

Paid SSL offers additional options such as OV/EV identity verification, Wildcard products, commercial CA warranties, site seals, and commercial certificate lifecycle support.

HTTPS is an established web standard and has historically been used as a lightweight search signal, but Eiwebs does not guarantee higher search rankings simply because a paid SSL certificate is installed.

A correctly installed, valid certificate allows compatible browsers to establish HTTPS. Browser interface wording and icons are controlled by the browser vendor and may change.

For publicly trusted TLS certificates issued from March 15, 2026 until March 14, 2027, the maximum certificate validity is 200 days.

A longer commercial coverage term can include periodic certificate reissuance so each individual certificate remains within current browser/CA validity rules.

Where supported by the certificate product, Eiwebs can offer multi-year coverage rather than a single certificate that remains valid for the entire term.

Automatic lifecycle management is available on compatible hosting environments and certificate configurations.

Compatible environments can include cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin.

Installation assistance is free on compatible Eiwebs-hosted environments.

Yes, subject to technical review. External installation may involve an additional service fee.

Not necessarily. Eiwebs can assist with installation and configuration on supported environments.

A Certificate Signing Request contains technical information required to request a certificate and is generated using the server's key pair.

Reissuance replaces an existing certificate during its coverage term, usually after generating a new CSR or changing server configuration.

The SSL products offered by Eiwebs include free reissuance where supported by the certificate provider during the purchased coverage term.

Selected certificates include Certificate Authority warranties. Values and terms differ by product.

Selected commercial certificates include a site seal. Check the exact product specification before ordering.

SSL protects the network connection carrying information. Businesses accepting payments must also comply with their payment provider and applicable PCI DSS requirements.

Yes. TLS certificates are commonly used to secure HTTPS API endpoints.

Yes. SSL can protect HTTPS connections to webmail and other web-based services.

Yes. A certificate can be installed for eligible domain names resolving to services hosted on a VPS.

In many cases the certificate can be reissued for the new server, subject to validation and product requirements.

The affected certificate should be revoked and replaced using a new private key and CSR.

Rather than directly transforming the existing certificate type, you would normally order the desired OV or EV product and complete its validation requirements.

Yes. SSL customers have access to Eiwebs support through available support channels.

Use the Eiwebs Client Dashboard for orders, billing, renewal coverage, support, and related services.