Wildcard SSL certificates for your domains!

An SSL certificate is a piece of code on the web server that secures online communication. When a web browser connects to a secure website, the SSL certificate enables a secure connection. It is similar to sealing a letter before posting it.

The main difference between single-domain and wildcard SSL certificates lies in the scope of protection they offer.

Single-domain SSL certificates are specifically designed to secure a single, specific domain. This means that all data transferred between the server and the user’s browser for that domain is encrypted. A single-domain SSL certificate is ideal for website operators who only need or wish to secure a single domain without subdomains.

Wildcard SSL certificates, on the other hand, offer a more comprehensive solution by securing not only the main domain but also an unlimited number of subdomains under that main domain. For example, a WildCard SSL certificate for *.myexamplewebsite.com would not only secure myexamplewebsite.com, but also any subdomain, such as shop.myexamplewebsite.com or blog.myexamplewebsite.com. Wildcard certificates are particularly useful for larger organisations or website operators who handle multiple subdomains under a single domain and wish to secure them all with a single certificate.

In short, the choice between a single-domain and a WildCard SSL certificate depends mainly on the structure of your online presence and your specific security requirements.

SSL certificates contain verified information about the secure website, so users can be sure that they are actually accessing your website. Extended Validation offers the highest standard of verification, providing users with the greatest level of transparent security.

SSL certificates ensure the confidentiality of online traffic and boost customers’ confidence in the security of the website. They are particularly essential when users need to enter personal or confidential data on your website.

The NetSure Guarantee described here protects you against losses that may arise from breaches (e.g. incorrect issuance) by the Certification Authority (CA). The sum insured varies depending on the certificate product. You can find details of the NetSure Guarantee in the following PDF file: Click here - Symantec (external link)

For SSL certificates with organisation validation, the certification authority must verify the organisation’s existence. The address provided in the application is used for this purpose. Unlike domain-validated certificates, the issued certificate contains information about the organisation (name, town, country, etc.), which helps to build further trust.

All certificates available from us that you purchase come with a 25-day money-back guarantee. This means you can try out any certificate for 25 days - with no obligation to keep it - and return it quickly and easily if you are not satisfied.

This does not affect your statutory right of withdrawal.

Normally, you require one licence per physical server on which an SSL certificate is installed. However, with certain selected SSL products (e.g. from GeoTrust), you receive unlimited server licences at no extra cost. This means that the certificates you purchase can be installed and operated on as many servers or load balancers as you like. This saves a lot of money.

Encryption is carried out using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and provides 256-bit encryption, which is significantly stronger than 128-bit encryption. Provided that your server and your visitor’s browser support 256-bit encryption (which is the case with all modern browsers), our SSL certificates offer this higher level of security for you and your website visitors.

Some of our certificates include a ‘dynamic seal’. Holders of these certificates receive a seal for their website. These may include your company name and the current date and/or, when clicked, display further information to the user about the validated company (e.g. with Symantec SSL certificates).