SSL & TLS CERTIFICATES
Enable HTTPS and encrypt data moving between visitors and your website. Compare certificate coverage and validation level before choosing the SSL/TLS certificate that fits your domain setup.
A valid certificate can enable an encrypted TLS connection for the covered hostname.
CURRENT SSL CERTIFICATE PLANS
Start with what the certificate needs to cover, then compare the validation level and current price before ordering.
Single-domain SSL/TLS certificate for websites that need domain validation and HTTPS encryption.
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Billed at USD 99.00/year
Choose CertificateSingle-domain SSL/TLS certificate using the verified validation and coverage shown in the current catalogue.
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Billed at USD 149.00/year
Choose CertificateWildcard SSL/TLS certificate for one primary domain and the supported subdomains covered by the certificate.
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Billed at USD 199.99/year
Choose CertificateExtended Validation SSL/TLS certificate for an eligible organization requiring verified business identity.
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Billed at USD 299.99/year
Choose CertificateFIND THE RIGHT CERTIFICATE
Coverage and validation solve different problems. First decide which hostnames the certificate must cover, then choose how much identity validation the use case requires.
Choose a domain-validated single-domain certificate when one website hostname needs HTTPS and organization identity validation is not required.
View GrabbyStart SSLThis product currently uses Domain Validation and single-domain coverage. Review the verified commercial certificate details before choosing between the available DV options.
View GrabbyPro SSLChoose wildcard coverage when the certificate needs to secure one primary domain and multiple supported subdomains under that domain.
View GrabbyWildcard SSLChoose EV when the organization needs the certificate issuance process to include the highest identity-validation level in the current DV/OV/EV model.
View GrabbyElite EV SSLCOMPARE SSL CERTIFICATES
Use the table to compare what each current certificate validates and covers before choosing the commercial plan.
| Feature | GrabbyStart SSL | GrabbyPro SSL | GrabbyWildcard SSL | GrabbyElite EV SSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validation level | Domain Validation | Domain Validation | Domain Validation | Extended Validation |
| Domain coverage | Single domain | Single domain | One primary domain and supported subdomains | Single domain |
| Wildcard subdomains | No | No | Yes | No |
| Business identity validation | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verified distinguishing feature | Single-domain DV certificate | Another single-domain DV option | Wildcard subdomain coverage | Extended organization identity validation |
| Current price | USD 99.00 | USD 149.00 | USD 199.99 | USD 299.99 |
| Billing option | annually | annually | annually | annually |
| Action | Choose Certificate | Choose Certificate | Choose Certificate | Choose Certificate |
WHY SSL MATTERS
A valid SSL/TLS certificate enables encrypted HTTPS connections between supported browsers and the website for the hostnames covered by the certificate.
TLS encryption helps protect information while it travels between the visitor's browser and the website server.
Serve the website over HTTPS so supported browsers do not have to use an unencrypted HTTP connection.
HTTPS is a standard technical foundation for modern websites and is one part of providing a secure page experience.
Use HTTPS wherever customers submit forms, account information, checkout requests or other data that should not travel over plaintext HTTP.
A valid certificate for the requested hostname allows supported browsers to establish a trusted TLS connection when the certificate chain and server configuration are correct.
DV verifies control of the domain, while organization-validated certificate types apply additional identity checks where that level of validation is required.
WHAT SSL DOES — AND DOESN'T DO
An SSL/TLS certificate is an important security foundation, but it solves a specific problem: encrypted transport and certificate validation. Website software, accounts and servers still need their own security controls.
A valid HTTPS connection helps protect data from being read or altered while it travels between the browser and correctly configured server.
DV confirms control of a domain. Organization-validation levels apply additional identity checks to the certificate applicant.
A TLS certificate does not scan website files, patch vulnerable software or remove malicious code from a compromised website.
HTTPS confirms an encrypted connection to the hostname represented by the certificate. It should not be treated as proof that every website using HTTPS is legitimate or safe.
A CLEAR SECURITY JOURNEY
Match the required hostname coverage and validation level to the website or organization.
Confirm domain control and, where the selected certificate requires it, provide the organization information needed for additional validation.
The issuing certificate authority completes the required checks and issues the certificate when validation succeeds.
Install the issued certificate on the required server or service and verify that HTTPS, hostname coverage and the certificate chain work correctly.
QUICK GUIDE
Use the website and domain setup to narrow the choice, then confirm the actual product details before ordering.
SSL CERTIFICATE QUESTIONS
Clear answers about HTTPS, validation, wildcard coverage, certificate lifetimes, installation and what SSL does—and does not—protect.
An SSL certificate—more accurately a TLS certificate—allows a website to establish an encrypted HTTPS connection for the hostnames covered by the certificate. It helps protect data while it travels between the visitor's browser and the server.
TLS is the modern protocol used to secure HTTPS connections. The term "SSL certificate" is still widely used commercially, even though modern browser connections use TLS rather than the older SSL protocols.
Domain Validation (DV) verifies control of the domain being secured. Extended Validation (EV) applies additional checks to verify the legal organization requesting the certificate. EV does not automatically mean stronger connection encryption than DV; the main difference is the level of identity validation.
Choose wildcard coverage when one primary domain and multiple supported subdomains need to be covered by the same certificate, for example services under the same base domain. If only one hostname needs coverage, a single-domain certificate may be more appropriate.
No. SSL/TLS encrypts the network connection and provides certificate validation, but it does not patch website software, prevent weak passwords, remove malware or secure vulnerable applications. Those risks require separate website and server security measures.
Website Security →Timing depends on the certificate type, certificate authority, validation method and how quickly the required information can be confirmed. Domain Validation is generally simpler than organization or Extended Validation. Use the current product/order information rather than relying on a universal issuance-time promise.
Not necessarily. A subscription or billing term can extend beyond the validity period of an individual publicly trusted TLS certificate. Certificate lifetime and reissuance requirements follow the issuing certificate authority and current browser-industry rules.
Available installation assistance depends on where the website is hosted, the target server or control panel and the certificate product being used. Contact GrabbyHost with the domain and hosting environment if you need help confirming the installation options.
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Compare validation, domain coverage and current pricing, then choose the certificate that fits the hostnames and identity requirements you need to secure.
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