SSL CERTIFICATES

Encrypt everything. Pay for almost nothing.

Every SomDNS hosting plan includes a free DV certificate that renews itself. Step up to wildcard, business or extended validation when you need the paperwork.

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See the issuer, expiry and grade for any hostname before you decide what to buy.

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Term

Certificates are re-issued yearly by the CA; longer terms lock in today's price.

Which validation level do I need?

Do I need a paid certificate at all?
For most sites, no — the free DV certificate encrypts traffic exactly as strongly as a paid one. You pay for organisation vetting, warranty and wildcard coverage, not for stronger encryption.
How fast is issuance?
DV certificates issue in minutes via DNS validation — instantly if the domain is on SomDNS DNS. OV takes 1–3 business days, EV 3–5, because a human verifies your company registration.
Can I use it outside SomDNS hosting?
Yes. You get the full certificate chain and private key, so it installs on any server, load balancer or CDN you run.