Our pick for one site
RapidSSL
One website that needs the padlock fast.
$40a year
About 11 cents a day
Buy- TypeDV
- CoversOne domain
- Issued inMinutes
- SealSite seal
SSL certificates from $40 a year, installed free on Tremhost
Remove the “Not secure” warning and show visitors the padlock. DV, OV, wildcard and multi-domain certificates from DigiCert, Sectigo, GeoTrust, RapidSSL and Thawte. Installation is free when your site runs on Tremhost hosting, a VPS or a dedicated server.
Hosting with Tremhost? Free SSL is already included.
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- 4.6 out of 5 from Google Reviews
- 13,000+ domains on Tremhost infrastructure
- 3,000+ certificates issued
- DigiCert, Sectigo, Thawte and more
Visitors see “Not secure” before they see your business
Without SSL, browsers warn people away and search engines count it against you. Here is what a certificate changes.
What visitors see
Without it: Chrome has marked every HTTP page “Not secure” since Chrome 68 in July 2018
With Tremhost: https and the padlock, installed free when your site runs on Tremhost hosting or servers
Search
Without it: Google has used HTTPS as a ranking signal since August 2014
With Tremhost: Your site served over HTTPS, the way Google prefers
Proving who you are
Without it: A DV certificate only proves you control the domain
With Tremhost: OV and EV certificates verify your organisation and show your company name in the certificate details
Many subdomains
Without it: A separate certificate for shop., mail. and every other subdomain
With Tremhost: One wildcard certificate covers unlimited subdomains, from $422.65 a year
Setting it up
Without it: Generating CSRs, validating and installing it yourself
With Tremhost: Free installation on Tremhost hosting and servers, from a team that has issued 3,000+ certificates
Sources checked 2 November 2026: Google Online Security Blog, “A secure web is here to stay”, February 2018 (security.googleblog.com); Google, “HTTPS as a ranking signal”, 7 August 2014 (developers.google.com).
SSL certificate prices
Our most popular certificates. Every one supports 256-bit encryption with a 2048-bit RSA key and works in all major browsers. EV, multi-domain and premium DigiCert certificates are in the store.
All prices in US dollars, per year.
Thawte SSL Web Server
Businesses that want their organisation verified, such as online stores.
$391.55a year
About $1.07 a day
Buy- TypeOV
- CoversOne domain
- Issued inA couple of days
- SealDynamic site seal
EssentialSSL Wildcard
One domain with many subdomains.
$422.65a year
About $1.16 a day
Buy- TypeDV wildcard
- CoversDomain + unlimited subdomains
- Issued inMinutes
- SealStatic site seal
RapidSSL Wildcard
Unlimited subdomains under a DigiCert-owned brand.
$529.65a year
About $1.45 a day
Buy- TypeDV wildcard
- CoversDomain + unlimited subdomains
- Issued inMinutes
- SealSite seal
Separate certificates or one wildcard?
Put in how many names you need to secure on one domain, such as www, shop and mail. We compare RapidSSL at $40 per name with one EssentialSSL Wildcard at $422.65. The starting value is only an example.
- Separate RapidSSL certificates
- Cheaper option
- Difference
Separate = names × $40. A wildcard is $422.65 a year and covers unlimited subdomains, so it is cheaper from 11 names (11 × $40 = $440). A wildcard is also simpler to renew.
Which SSL certificate do you need?
Start with the first line: if your site is on Tremhost hosting, you may not need to buy anything.
- Your website is hosted with Tremhost and just needs the padlockFree SSL is included, nothing to buy
- One website, or a site on a Tremhost VPS or serverRapidSSL, $40 a year
- Customers or partners need to see your company verifiedThawte SSL Web Server (OV), $391.55 a year
- Eleven or more subdomains on one domainEssentialSSL Wildcard, $422.65 a year
- EV, multi-domain or premium DigiCert certificatesSee every certificate in the store
The five types of SSL certificate, explained
All five encrypt traffic the same way. They differ in how much the certificate authority checks before issuing, and in how many names they cover.
Domain Validated (DV)
The fastest and most affordable SSL. You prove you own the domain, usually by email or a file on your server, and the certificate is often issued in minutes.
Organisation Validated (OV)
Adds a check that your organisation is real and registered. Validation usually takes a couple of days, and your company name appears in the certificate details.
Extended Validation (EV)
The most thorough vetting the certificate authority does before issuing. For businesses that want maximum assurance for customers.
Wildcard
One certificate for a domain and all of its subdomains, instead of buying one per subdomain.
Multi-domain (SAN/UCC)
One certificate for several different domain names, which simplifies validation and renewals.
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Pay in US dollars, the way you already pay
EcoCash, InnBucks, ZimSwitch, Omari, Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, Tron, Litecoin, bank transfer or cash at our Harare office. If a payment doesn't go through, message us on WhatsApp.
SSL questions, answered straight
Still unsure? Ask us on WhatsApp or open a ticket.
Why does my website say “Not secure”?
Because it is served over HTTP without an SSL certificate. Since Chrome 68 in July 2018, Chrome marks every HTTP page “Not secure”. Installing a certificate and serving the site over HTTPS removes the warning.
Do I need to buy an SSL certificate?
Not always. Every Tremhost hosting plan includes a free DV certificate, installed and renewed for you. You need a paid certificate when you want organisation (OV) or extended (EV) validation, a warranty or site seal, a wildcard or multi-domain certificate, or SSL for a site hosted elsewhere.
How much does an SSL certificate cost?
From $40 a year for RapidSSL. Thawte SSL Web Server (OV) is $391.55, EssentialSSL Wildcard $422.65 and RapidSSL Wildcard $529.65 a year. EV, multi-domain and premium DigiCert certificates are in the store. Prices are in US dollars.
DV, OV or EV: which do I need?
DV proves you control the domain and suits most websites. OV also verifies your organisation, which suits businesses that take payments or deal with corporate customers. EV is the most thorough check, for organisations that want maximum assurance.
When is a wildcard worth it?
When you have many subdomains. A wildcard covers unlimited subdomains for $422.65 a year; RapidSSL is $40 per name, so a wildcard costs less once you have 11 or more names to cover.
How long does validation take?
DV certificates are often issued in minutes. OV usually takes a couple of days, as long as your business is registered.
Can you install the certificate for me?
Yes. Installation is free when your website runs on Tremhost infrastructure: our hosting, a Tremhost VPS or a dedicated server. Open a ticket after you buy and we will install it. If your site is hosted elsewhere, open a ticket and we will help.
Will it work with my server?
Yes. Certificates work with all major browsers and devices, with cPanel, Plesk and DirectAdmin, and on stand-alone servers.
Does SSL help my Google ranking?
Google announced in August 2014 that it uses HTTPS as a ranking signal. It is one signal among many, so SSL alone will not move you up, but running without it works against you.
How strong is the encryption?
Every certificate we sell supports 256-bit encryption with a 2048-bit RSA key, from authorities including DigiCert, Sectigo, GeoTrust, RapidSSL and Thawte.
How do I pay?
In US dollars by EcoCash, InnBucks, ZimSwitch, Omari, Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, Tron, Litecoin, bank transfer or cash at our Harare office.
When another service is the better buy
If you need more than a certificate, one of these may give you more for your money.
Web hosting
Better value if you also need hosting: SSL is free on every plan.
cPanel on NVMe with free SSL, unlimited email and daily backups. From $30 a year.
Cloudflare Pro, free for 15 days
Add it if you want a firewall as well as encryption.
Managed firewall rules and bot controls in front of your site. No card needed.
Managed WordPress
Better if you want SSL, security and updates looked after for you.
From $15 a month, with Cloudflare Pro for every site, daily backups and malware removal.
Website design
Better if you need the whole website built.
Design, hosting, SSL, Cloudflare Pro and email in one annual fee. From $550 a year.
The padlock for about 11 cents a day
RapidSSL is $40 a year: https, the padlock, a site seal and 256-bit encryption, issued in minutes and installed free on Tremhost hosting or servers.