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Free SSL certificates on every hosting plan
The padlock in the browser, set up and renewed automatically. No extra cost, no expiry surprises and no “Not secure” warnings scaring customers away.
The short answer
An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between your website and its visitors, and puts the padlock in the browser. Without one, browsers label your site “Not secure”. Every one of our hosting plans includes a free SSL certificate that renews automatically.
What SSL does for your website
Encrypts data
Logins, enquiry forms and payments can't be read in transit.
Builds trust
The padlock reassures visitors. The "Not secure" label sends them away.
Helps search
Google has used HTTPS as a ranking signal since 2014.
Required for payments
You can't take card payments safely without it.
Free vs paid SSL
For almost every small business, a free certificate gives exactly the same encryption.
| Free (domain validated) | Paid (organisation or extended validation) | |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption strength | Same | Same |
| Padlock in browser | Yes | Yes |
| Checks who owns the business | No, only the domain | Yes |
| Renewal | Automatic with us | Usually manual, yearly |
| Best for | Most business websites and stores | Some banks, government and large enterprises |
Fixing "Not secure" warnings
If your site still shows “Not secure”, it’s usually one of these:
- No certificate or an expired one.
- Mixed content: the page loads over https, but some images or scripts still load over http.
- No redirect: visitors can still reach the old http address.
- A mismatch: the certificate doesn’t cover www or a subdomain.
We check all four when we set up your hosting, and fix them as part of a free migration.
No more SSL expiry surprises
Free certificates last 90 days and must be renewed often. That’s fine when it’s automated, and a disaster when it isn’t. An expired certificate shows a full-page browser warning that stops most visitors in their tracks.
On our hosting, renewal is automatic and monitored. With Maintain & Protect, we also check for mixed content after updates and changes.
Get hosting with free SSL
Every plan includes a free certificate, set up and renewed for you.
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SSL certificate FAQs
Do I need an SSL certificate?
Yes. Without one, browsers mark your site “Not secure”, and forms and payments aren’t protected.
Is a free SSL certificate good enough?
For most businesses, yes. The encryption is the same as a paid certificate.
Why does my site say "Not secure"?
Usually no certificate, an expired one, mixed content or a missing redirect from http to https.
How do I fix an expired SSL certificate?
Renew it and make sure renewal is automated. On our hosting, that happens automatically.
Does SSL help SEO?
HTTPS is a lightweight Google ranking signal, and it avoids warnings that drive visitors away.
SSL certificate guides
Practical guides from our blog on the same topic.
