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SSL Certificates

Protect every visitor with HTTPS and show customers your business is real. Choose a trusted SSL certificate from RapidSSL, GeoTrust or DigiCert, from quick domain validation to the full company check of Extended Validation.

  • RapidSSL, GeoTrust and DigiCert
  • Domain, Organisation and Extended Validation
  • Wildcard certificates for every subdomain
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SSL certificates: RapidSSL, GeoTrust and DigiCert DV, OV, EV and wildcard certificates from Hostnali

SSL certificate prices

Yearly prices. Pick the validation level first, then single domain or wildcard.

Domain Validation certificates

RapidSSL

$20.98/year

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  • RapidSSL® Certificates help you keep your customers' transactions secure with up to 256-bit data encryption and site authentication. Buy a certificate and speed through enrollment with automated domain control validation. Best of all, our SSL certificates are among the most affordable in the industry. We keep our costs down and pass the savings on to you.

GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium

$100.68/year

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  • Secure your website fast. GeoTrust® QuickSSL® Premium certificates are one of the quickest ways for you to start protecting online transactions and applications with SSL. With an automatic authentication and issuance process, it takes just minutes to get your QuickSSL Premium SSL certificate. After that, managing and renewing your certificates is a snap. With GeoTrust, you get inexpensive SSL without sacrificing convenience, choice, or reliability.

RapidSSL Wildcard

$167.80/year

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  • RapidSSL® Wildcard Certificates help you secure multiple subdomains with one low-cost SSL certificate issued to *.yourdomain.com. Protect your customers' personal data with up to 256-bit encryption. Automated domain control validation makes site authentication a breeze. At RapidSSL, we believe in providing the SSL protection you need at a competitive price.

GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium Wildcard

$335.60/year

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  • Secure your domain and all same level subdomains fast. GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium Wildcard certificates are one of the quickest ways to start protecting all your subdomains on a single certificate. Our automated email authentication process means you get your certificate in minutes. With QuickSSL Premium wildcard certificates, you get unlimited subdomains and on an unlimited number of servers - one certificate that will adapt as your business grows.

Every Hostnali hosting plan already includes a free SSL certificate. A paid certificate adds company validation, a site seal and a warranty.

Who needs a paid SSL

Which SSL certificate is right for you?

  • Online shops

    Customers look for the padlock before they type card details. An OV or EV certificate shows that a real, verified company runs the shop.

  • Banks, SACCOs and fintech

    Extended Validation is the strongest identity check a certificate can carry, for logins and payments people must trust.

  • Companies and institutions

    Organisation Validation puts your registered company name in the certificate, for portals, staff logins and official websites.

  • Sites with many subdomains

    One wildcard certificate covers yourdomain and every subdomain: shop., mail., portal. and any you add later.

How it works

Get your SSL certificate in four steps

  1. Choose a certificate

    Pick the validation level and whether you need a wildcard. Not sure? Our team will recommend one.

  2. Generate a CSR

    Create the certificate request in cPanel (or on your server) and paste it at checkout. We can do it with you.

  3. Validate

    Prove you control the domain by email, DNS or a file. OV and EV also check your company registration documents.

  4. Install

    Install the certificate in cPanel in a few clicks, or ask our support team to help. Your site now loads over HTTPS.

DV, OV or EV: the three validation levels

Domain Validation (DV)Organisation Validation (OV)Extended Validation (EV)
What is checkedThat you control the domainThe domain and your registered companyThe domain, company, address and authority, in depth
Typical issue timeMinutes1–3 working days1–5 working days
Company name in the certificateNoYesYes
Best forBlogs, small sites, internal toolsBusiness websites, portals, shopsBanks, payments, large brands
CertificatesRapidSSL, GeoTrust QuickSSL PremiumGeoTrust True BusinessID, DigiCert Secure SiteGeoTrust True BusinessID EV, DigiCert Secure Site EV

Every level gives the same strong encryption. What changes is how much the certificate authority checks about who you are, and how much it tells your visitors.

Free SSL or a paid certificate?

Every Hostnali hosting plan includes a free SSL certificate that renews itself, and for many websites that is all you need: it encrypts traffic and shows the padlock.

A paid certificate is worth it when trust matters as much as encryption. It can carry your company name, comes with a warranty from the certificate authority, includes a site seal you can show on your checkout, is valid for a year at a time, and is supported by the issuer if anything goes wrong. Wildcard certificates also cover every subdomain with a single certificate.

SSL certificates: RapidSSL, GeoTrust and DigiCert DV, OV, EV and wildcard certificates from Hostnali

Why HTTPS matters for your business

Browsers warn without it

Chrome, Safari and Edge mark pages without HTTPS as “Not secure”, especially on forms.

Google prefers secure sites

HTTPS is a ranking signal, and it is required for many modern browser features.

Customers trust the padlock

People are far more likely to sign up, log in or pay on a site that shows it.

Data stays private

Passwords, card numbers and messages are encrypted on the way between visitor and server.

Payments need it

Card processors and mobile-money integrations expect checkout pages to run over HTTPS.

Google reviews

What our clients say

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  • This has to be one of the best (reponsive) service I have experienced in my life. The useless host i was using couldn't fix the issues I had in 48 hours. I switched to Hostnali and it was fixed in less than 2 hours. You won't regret using this service.

    Ogunronbi Victory7 months ago

  • Super fast support. Thanks to hostnali I own a reseller company now

    Lord sill4 months ago

  • I've been with Hostnali for quite some time now, and I can't express enough how satisfied I am with their services. From the moment I signed up, they've consistently exceeded my expectations. Their hosting plans are pocket friendly , robust and reliable, ensuring my websites are always up and running smoothly. I highly recommend Hostnali to anyone in need of reliable web hosting services. They've been a reliable partner for my online presence, and I couldn't be happier with their service. Five stars all the way!

    ALLAN NDEKWE2 years ago

SSL certificates FAQ

How much does an SSL certificate cost?

Paid certificates start at $20.98 a year for RapidSSL. Organisation Validation, Extended Validation and wildcard certificates cost more; every price is in the table above. A basic free SSL is already included with every Hostnali hosting plan.

What is the difference between DV, OV and EV SSL?

All three encrypt your site the same way. DV only checks that you control the domain and is issued in minutes. OV also verifies your registered company. EV is the most thorough check of your organisation, for sites where trust is critical.

What is a wildcard SSL certificate?

A certificate that secures your domain and all its subdomains at one level, for example shop.yourdomain, mail.yourdomain and portal.yourdomain, with a single certificate and one renewal date.

How long does it take to get an SSL certificate?

Domain-validated certificates are usually issued within minutes of validation. Organisation and Extended Validation certificates typically take 1–5 working days while the certificate authority checks your company details.

Can I use the certificate on hosting that is not with Hostnali?

Yes. An SSL certificate is tied to your domain, not to our servers. Generate the CSR on the server where your site runs and install the certificate there.

Will you help me install it?

Yes. On Hostnali hosting it installs in cPanel in a few clicks, and our team will help by live chat and ticket if you get stuck.

Do I still need a paid SSL if my hosting includes a free one?

Not always. The free certificate encrypts your site and shows the padlock. Choose a paid certificate when you want your company name verified, a warranty, a site seal, or one wildcard certificate for many subdomains.

Secure your website today

Choose a certificate and our team will help you validate and install it.