SSL Certificates
Secure your website with trusted DigiCert RapidSSL certificates. Encrypt traffic, build visitor trust, and boost search rankings.
Why Your Site Needs SSL
SSL certificates are essential for security, trust, and search visibility
Encrypt All Traffic
SSL certificates encrypt data between your visitors and your server, protecting passwords, credit cards, and personal information from interception.
Browser Trust & Padlock
Display the padlock icon and HTTPS in every browser. Without SSL, browsers mark your site as "Not Secure" — driving visitors away.
SEO Ranking Boost
Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal. SSL-secured sites rank higher in search results than unencrypted sites.
Domain Validation
DigiCert verifies domain ownership before issuing your certificate, ensuring only authorized owners can secure a domain.
Warranty Protection
Every RapidSSL certificate includes a $10,000 warranty that protects your visitors against mis-issuance.
Free Reissues
Lost your private key or need to move servers? Reissue your certificate at no extra charge, anytime during its validity.
Free SSL Included with Every Hosting Plan
Every SpectraHost hosting plan includes a free AutoSSL certificate that activates automatically. Need wildcard coverage for subdomains, a higher warranty, or a DigiCert-trusted certificate? Upgrade to a premium RapidSSL below.
RapidSSL Certificates
Powered by DigiCert — the world's most trusted certificate authority
RapidSSL
Single-domain SSL for personal sites and blogs
$1.50/mo
- Secures 1 domain
- Domain validation (DV)
- 256-bit encryption
- 99.9% browser recognition
- Free unlimited reissues
- $10,000 warranty
- Issued in minutes
RapidSSL Wildcard
Secure your domain and all subdomains
$12.42/mo
- Secures *.yourdomain.com
- Unlimited subdomains
- Domain validation (DV)
- 256-bit encryption
- 99.9% browser recognition
- Free unlimited reissues
- $10,000 warranty
- Issued in minutes
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How It Works
Get your SSL certificate set up in three simple steps
Choose Your Certificate
Pick RapidSSL for a single domain or RapidSSL Wildcard to cover all your subdomains. Select your billing term.
Validate & Issue
Complete a quick domain validation check. DigiCert verifies ownership and issues your certificate — typically within minutes.
Install & Go Live
Install the certificate on your server. Your site immediately displays HTTPS with the trusted padlock icon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SSL certificates
Secure Your Website Today
Get a DigiCert RapidSSL certificate and protect your visitors with trusted encryption.