SSL Certificates
Secure Your Website With SSL
Protect your customers and boost your search rankings with SSL certificates. Encrypt sensitive data and build trust with HTTPS. All prices in Canadian dollars — we charge in Loonies!
Encrypt your data. Build customer trust.
SSL certificates encrypt information passed between browsers and your server, making it impossible for anyone to intercept sensitive data. Essential for e-commerce sites and any website handling personal information.
Choose Your Certificate
SSL Certificate Plans
One-year validity with installation, security seal, and unlimited 24/7 support included.
RapidSSL
Basic SSL for small websites and personal projects.
- Domain validation only
- 256-bit encryption
- Static security seal
- 99% browser compatibility
- Re-issuance available
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium
PopularExtended validation with green address bar support.
- Domain validation with added verification
- 256-bit encryption
- Dynamic security seal
- 99% browser compatibility
- San support available
- Fast issuance
GeoTrust TrueBusinessID
Organization validated certificate for business sites.
- Organization validation
- 256-bit encryption
- Dynamic security seal
- 99% browser compatibility
- San support (up to 25 domains)
- Extended validation option available
RapidSSL Wildcard
Protect your main domain and all subdomains.
- Domain validation
- Unlimited subdomains
- 256-bit encryption
- Static security seal
- 99% browser compatibility
- Cost-effective for multiple sites
GeoTrust TrueBusinessID EV
Extended validation with green address bar for maximum trust.
- Extended validation (highest level)
- 256-bit encryption
- Dynamic security seal
- Green address bar
- 99% browser compatibility
- Company name displayed in browser
TrueBusinessID Wildcard
Organization validated wildcard certificate.
- Organization validation
- Unlimited subdomains
- 256-bit encryption
- Dynamic security seal
- 99% browser compatibility
- Highest trust level
| Certificate Type | Validation | Wildcard | Price/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
RapidSSL | Domain | No | $45 |
RapidSSL Wildcard | Domain | Yes | $179 |
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium | Domain+ | No | $129 |
GeoTrust TrueBusinessID | Organization | No | $179 |
GeoTrust TrueBusinessID EV | Extended | No | $229 |
TrueBusinessID Wildcard | Organization | Yes | $489 |
*All certificates include free installation, security seal, and unlimited 24/7 support.
Why SSL Matters
Benefits of SSL Certificates
- Boost SEO Rankings
- Google favors websites with SSL certificates and ranks them higher in search results. Protect your customers while improving visibility.
- Customer Confidence
- Display HTTPS and a padlock icon to reassure visitors that your site is safe. Customers are more likely to complete transactions on secure sites.
- Strong Encryption
- We partner with leading certificate authorities to provide 256-bit encryption, ensuring sensitive data stays protected during transmission.
Every Certificate Includes
Complete SSL Package
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An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate encrypts the connection between a visitor's browser and your web server. This protects sensitive information like credit card numbers, passwords, and personal data from being intercepted by third parties.
Yes, SSL is essential for all websites. It encrypts data in transit, protects user privacy, and is required for accepting online payments. Additionally, browsers now display warnings for non-HTTPS sites, and search engines give ranking preference to encrypted websites.
There are three main types: Domain Validation (DV) — verifies domain ownership only; Organization Validation (OV) — verifies business identity; Extended Validation (EV) — the highest level with strict verification displaying the company name in green.
A wildcard SSL certificate secures your main domain (example.com) and all its subdomains (blog.example.com, shop.example.com, etc.) with a single certificate. This is more cost-effective than purchasing separate certificates for each subdomain.
Domain Validation certificates can be issued within minutes. Organization Validation and Extended Validation certificates require additional verification of your business documents, which may take 1-3 business days. We handle the entire installation process for you.
SSL certificates are valid for one year. We will send you renewal reminders before expiration. You can renew your certificate to maintain uninterrupted encryption. Expired certificates will cause browsers to display security warnings to visitors.
Yes! All our shared hosting plans include free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates. For premium certificates with higher validation levels and additional features, we offer paid options starting at $45/year.
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