Introduction to SSL at Hostinger

SSL, which stands for Secure Sockets Layer, is a security protocol that utilizes advanced encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted over the internet.

Its primary function is to establish a secure and encrypted communication channel between a user’s web browser and the server of the website they wish to connect to.

You can find out more about it below, as well as in this video tutorial:

Differences between secured and non-secured websites

Identifying a secured website is simple — look for a padlock icon displayed next to the URL in the address bar. The appearance may vary depending on the browser you are using:

By clicking on the padlock icon and selecting Connection is secure, you can access more detailed information about the SSL certificate:

On the other hand, websites without SSL certificates will be marked with a warning icon and labeled as Not secure in most browsers:

Are individual certificates required for each website?

Domain Validation (DV) certificates, like Lifetime SSL, are an excellent choice for securing one domain or subdomain at a time, and our Web and Cloud hosting plans include them for free for all your websites.

Alternatively, if you have VPS Hosting, you can install a wildcard or multi-domain SSL purchased from a trusted vendor to protect all your websites simultaneously.

How to get a certificate with your company name

For a certificate that displays your company name in the address bar, you can acquire an Extended Validation (EV) certificate from a trusted vendor and install it on your website to enhance user trust and security:

By implementing SSL encryption, you will protect your users’ data and provide trustworthiness to your website visitors.

Is SSL included on my hosting plan?

At Hostinger, we highly recommend using SSL at all times to protect your website and its visitors. As part of our commitment to enhancing online security, we provide free SSL certificates on all Web and Cloud hosting plans.

If you use VPS hosting, you can manually install SSL certificates for free, according to the specific instructions of your operating system.

Are wildcard or multi-domain SSL certificates supported at Hostinger?

There are various types of SSL certificates available, each serving specific security needs.

At Hostinger, we provide free SSL certificates of the Domain Validation (DV) type for all your websites hosted with us on any of our Web and Cloud hosting plans. These certificates provide essential encryption and security for individual domains and subdomains.

Wildcard SSL certificates can secure a domain and all its associated subdomains under one certificate. This type of certificate is supported only on our VPS hosting plans.

Whether you choose Lifetime SSL, a custom SSL, or any SSL certificate for your VPS, you will ensure a safe and trustworthy online experience for your website visitors.

Additional resources:

• How to Get an SSL Certificate: Installing a Free Lifetime SSL Certificate at Hostinger

• How SSL Can Protect Your Site