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SSL certificates encrypt the connection between your website and its visitors, keeping data private and building trust with browsers. This page explains what SSL is, how it works, and how to choose the right certificate for your site.

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What is SSL?

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), now called TLS (Transport Layer Security), encrypts data sent between a browser and a web server. When a site uses SSL, its URL starts with https:// and browsers display a padlock icon.

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Why you need SSL

Data privacy

Encrypts passwords, payments, and personal info in transit.

Visitor trust

Browsers mark non-HTTPS sites as “Not Secure”.

SEO ranking

Google favors HTTPS sites in search results.

Compliance

Required for PCI DSS and many privacy regulations.

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Types of SSL certificates

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Domain Validation (DV)

  • Fastest to issue (minutes)
  • Verifies domain ownership only
  • Best for blogs, personal sites, and small business sites

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Organization Validation (OV)

  • Issued in 1-3 days
  • Verifies your organization exists
  • Best for business and ecommerce sites

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Extended Validation (EV)

  • Issued in 1-7 days after full company vetting
  • Highest level of trust
  • Best for banks, large ecommerce, and enterprises

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Wildcard certificates

  • Secure one domain plus all its subdomains (*.yourdomain.com)
  • Available in DV or OV
  • Best when you host many subdomains

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Multi-domain (SAN) certificates

  • Secure multiple different domains with one certificate
  • Available in DV, OV, and EV
  • Best for hosting related sites under one cert

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Choose the right certificate

Not sure which to buy? Start with DV for personal sites and OV for business sites. You can always upgrade later.

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Ready to get started?

Buy an SSL Certificate

Choose and purchase the right certificate.

Install SSL

Set up your certificate on your hosting.
Questions? Contact support@enrolweb.com.