Powerful Data Encryption
Safeguard every piece of sensitive information with robust 256-bit encryption. SSL establishes a secure, private channel for all data exchanged between the user and your website.
Improved Search Engine Ranking
Search engines like Google favor websites with SSL. Having a certificate can boost your search engine results position and significantly enhance credibility with your visitors.
Meet Data Security Standards
SSL helps you comply with critical regulations like GDPR and PCI DSS. It is a fundamental requirement for any website that collects user data or processes online payments.
Any website that manages sensitive information, processes online transactions, or aims to improve its search engine visibility requires SSL security. It is essential for:
Your website will be upgraded to a secure HTTPS connection, typically in 30 minutes or less.
While many providers simply sell SSL certificates, we go a step further — offering seamless installation and activation support on your hosting platform.
| Feature | Truehost SSL Certificates |
|---|---|
| Price | From £5.00 / year |
| Issuance Time | Instant or within minutes |
| Validation Types | DV, OV, EV |
| Encryption | 256-bit SHA-2 |
| Free installation help | ✓ Included |
| Browser Compatibility | 99.9% |
| SEO Boost | ✓ |
| Security Seal | ✓ Dynamic trust badge |
| Reissue | ✓ Free reissues |
| Money-Back Guarantee | ✓ 7 Days |
Need enterprise-grade security? Our Wildcard and Multi-Domain SSL certificates secure unlimited subdomains and multiple main domains with a single solution.
Show the HTTPS padlock to reassure visitors that your website is secure.
SSL helps protect your website and can support better visibility in search results.
Install your SSL certificate in just a few clicks with a simple control panel.
Secure one website, multiple subdomains, or several domains with the right certificate.
Our SSL certificates integrate seamlessly with:
And yes, you can also purchase an SSL certificate for a domain registered elsewhere.
| Type | Best For | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| DV SSL | Personal sites, blogs | Instant issuance, Basic encryption |
| OV SSL | Businesses, nonprofits | Organization verification, Medium assurance |
| EV SSL | Financial sites, eCommerce | Green browser bar, Highest validation |
| Wildcard SSL | Sites with subdomains | Covers .yourdomain.com |
| Multi-Domain SSL | Agencies, large sites | Protect multiple domains, Centralized management |
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An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates a website’s identity and enables an encrypted connection. It’s what turns HTTP into HTTPS and activates the padlock symbol in a web browser.
You need an SSL certificate to:
Domain Validation (DV): Basic validation, issued quickly. Ideal for blogs and personal sites.
Organization Validation (OV): The CA verifies the business behind the website. Better for corporate sites and businesses.
Extended Validation (EV): The highest level of validation, displaying your company name in the address bar. Best for e-commerce and finance.
A Wildcard SSL secures a main domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) and all its subdomains (e.g., shop.yourdomain.com, blog.yourdomain.com). It’s a cost-effective solution for sites with multiple subdomains.
DV certificates: Can be issued in minutes.
OV/EV certificates: Take from a few hours to several days due to the manual verification process.
A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is a block of encoded text generated on your server. It contains your website’s public key and information, which is required by the Certificate Authority (CA) to create your unique SSL certificate.
Yes. If you host with us, we typically offer free installation. For external hosting, we provide clear, step-by-step guides to help you through the process.
Currently, the maximum validity period for an SSL certificate is 13 months. You will need to renew it annually to maintain a secure site.
Yes. Even if you only have a contact form, user logins, or simply want to build trust, an SSL certificate is essential. Modern browsers mark all HTTP sites as “Not Secure.”
The padlock icon in the address bar indicates that the connection to the website is encrypted and secure. It means that any data exchanged between you and the site is private and cannot be easily intercepted by third parties.