SSL certificates
SSL certificates and HTTPS coverage
Use included Let’s Encrypt SSL for straightforward HTTPS, or choose paid validation and coverage when the certificate must solve a more specific requirement.
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- Hosting SSL
- Included
- Validation
- DV / OV / EV
- Coverage
- Single / Wildcard
- Management
- One portal
Let’s Encrypt on web hosting
Choose the identity level
Multi-domain options available
Purchase and renewal
Start with the requirement
Free SSL or a paid certificate?
Use the included option
Let’s Encrypt
A practical default for standard websites that need encrypted HTTPS without business-identity validation.
- Conventional websites and blogs
- Automatic renewal on supported hosting
- No separate certificate purchase
Choose additional validation or coverage
Paid certificate
Consider a paid product when the certificate must validate an organization or cover a more complex set of names.
- Organization or extended validation
- Wildcard subdomain coverage
- Multiple named domains or hostnames
Coverage and validation
Compare certificate types
Swipe horizontally to compare every option.
| Criteria | Validation | Coverage | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Validation (DV) | Control of the domain | A named domain | General HTTPS |
| Organization Validation (OV) | Domain plus organization | A named domain | Documented business identity |
| Extended Validation (EV) | Expanded legal-entity review | A named domain | Formal identity requirements |
| Wildcard DV | Control of the domain | First-level subdomains | Many subdomains under one domain |
| Multi-Domain / SAN | Depends on product | Several named domains | Multiple web properties |
Related guidance
Common questions
What does a wildcard certificate cover?
A wildcard certificate covers first-level subdomains under the named domain. Coverage details should be checked against the certificate order before issuance.
What is a multi-domain or SAN certificate?
It secures several separately named domains or hostnames in one certificate. The number of names and validation method depend on the selected product.
How quickly are certificates issued?
Domain-validation certificates can be issued after domain control is confirmed. Organization and extended validation take longer because business identity must also be reviewed.
Do I need a paid certificate for an ordinary website?
Usually not. A correctly configured Let’s Encrypt certificate provides HTTPS for many conventional sites. Paid certificates are relevant when you need organization validation, a wildcard, multiple domains, or another product-specific requirement.
Can a certificate be used outside Bitfoo hosting?
Yes. Certificate installation is not inherently tied to Bitfoo hosting, although the destination server must support the selected certificate and installation method.