Select a certificate that works for you
Choose from our range of SSL certificates tailored to meet your specific security needs.
Rapid SSL
Great For: Personal Websites
R339/yr
Buy Now✅ 30-day money-back guarantee
Features
- 256-Bit Encryption
- Issuance Time: Minutes
- Trust Site Seal
- Browser Compatibility: All Major Browsers
- Free Reissues
QuickSSL Premium
Great For: Small Business
R1299/yr
Buy Now✅ 30-day money-back guarantee
Features
- 256-Bit Encryption
- Issuance Time: Minutes
- Trust Site Seal
- Browser Compatibility: All Major Browsers
- Free Reissues
True BusinessID
Great For: Business
R2670/yr
Buy Now✅ 30-day money-back guarantee
Features
- 256-Bit Encryption
- Issuance Time: 1-3 Days
- Trust Site Seal
- Browser Compatibility: All Major Browsers
- Free Reissues
True BusinessID/EV
Great For: Business & Ecommerce
R4769/yr
Buy Now✅ 30-day money-back guarantee
Features
- 256-Bit Encryption
- Issuance Time: 1-5 Days
- Trust Site Seal
- Browser Compatibility: All Major Browsers
- Free Reissues
*** For a 2 year SSL certificate, the maximum validity will be 398 days. You can re-issue the certificate within the 398 days to extend its validity. Learn more
Which Certificate Do I Need?
All four certificates use the same strength of encryption. The difference is how much verification goes into issuing the certificate, and what that verification shows your visitors.
Domain Validation (Rapid SSL, QuickSSL Premium)
Confirms you control the domain. Issued in minutes — the right choice for personal sites and most small businesses that just need a secure connection.
Organization Validation (True BusinessID)
Also confirms your registered business details. Takes 1-3 days to issue — a good fit for businesses that want their verified identity attached to the certificate.
Extended Validation (True BusinessID/EV)
The most thorough verification available, confirming your business's legal, physical and operational existence. Takes 1-5 days to issue — suited to ecommerce and businesses handling sensitive customer data.
Why buy an SSL certificate
Ensure data security, build customer trust, and boost your website’s credibility with an SSL certificate.
Strong Encryption
GeoTrust's SSL certificates provide 128 or 256-bit encryption to protect your website visitors' data
Boost customer confidence
Many customers actively look for the SSL lock icon before handing over sensitive data. Get an SSL certificate to increase your customer's trust in your online business.
Better SEO rankings
HTTPS is a standard security requirement for modern websites and is also a lightweight ranking signal used by Google.
Geotrust Secure Seal
Your certificate comes with a Geotrust Secure Seal that serves as a constant reminder to customers that your site is protected
30-day money back guarantee
We offer a 30-day money back guarantee on all SSL certificates. If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply contact us for a full refund—no questions asked, risk-free protection.
SSL & HTTPS: How Do They Work?
HTTPS is a more secure and updated version of the HTTP standard, and it stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure and manages the data between the server and the website. In HTTPS, the ‘S’ shows that the SSL protects the website and all the data is encrypted.
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer — the technology that encrypts the connection between a website and its visitors. HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP that uses this encryption, keeping data private and helping confirm visitors are connecting to the real website rather than an imposter. At Hostking, we offer SSL certificates at cost-effective prices, and you are just a click away from securing your website.
Say Goodbye to "Not Secure Warning" with an SSL Certificate!
An SSL certificate encrypts data exchanged between your website and its visitors, helping protect sensitive information while building trust with your customers.
Frequently asked Questions
Have questions? We've got answers.
What is an SSL Certificate?
An SSL Certificate is a digital certificate issued for a domain by a central authority called the Certificate Authority. To be issued an SSL Certificate, you must purchase an SSL Certificate and then go through a verification process conducted by the Certificate Authority.
Can I upgrade my SSL Certificates?
Unfortunately, we don't support upgrades/downgrades at the moment. If required you can purchase a new certificate and install it on the same web server as the old certificate
Do I need technical expertise to set up an SSL Certificate on my website?
While it isn't difficult to install an SSL Certificate, it does involve following a series of steps. You can find more information in our KnowledgeBase.
- Why should I buy an SSL Certificate?
An SSL Certificate does 2 things: a. Encrypt the information sent from your user's browser to your website b. Authenticate your website's identity.
By doing these 2 things, an SSL Certificate protects your customers and in turn increases their trust in your online business. This is especially important if your website requires users to login using passwords or enter sensitive information such as credit card details. - Do SSL Certificates work in all browsers?
SSL Certificates are compatible with all major browsers.
- Is an SSL certificate included with Hostking hosting?
Yes. All Hostking web hosting plans include a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, automatically installed and renewed. The paid GeoTrust certificates on this page offer additional trust indicators and warranties for businesses that need them.
- Which SSL certificate should I choose?
It depends on how much verification you want attached to your certificate. Rapid SSL and QuickSSL Premium use domain validation and issue in minutes, ideal for most websites. True BusinessID adds organization validation for businesses that want their verified identity shown. True BusinessID/EV offers the most thorough verification, suited to ecommerce and sites handling sensitive customer data.
- Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, we offer a 100% Risk Free, 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.
- Do I need SSL if my website doesn't take payments?
Yes. Even if you don't process payments, SSL encrypts any information visitors submit, such as contact forms or login details, and browsers flag non-HTTPS sites as "not secure," which can affect visitor trust.