Secure your website with free SSL
Every Ardisio hosting plan includes a free SSL certificate. Your visitors see the padlock icon, their data is encrypted, and search engines reward you with higher rankings. No extra cost, no configuration needed.
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SSL encrypts the connection between your website and every visitor
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It creates an encrypted link between your web server and your visitor's browser, ensuring that all data passed between them remains private and secure. When SSL is active, your website URL changes from HTTP to HTTPS and a padlock icon appears in the browser address bar.
Without SSL, any information your visitors submit, including passwords, credit card numbers, and personal details, is sent as plain text that anyone on the network can intercept. With SSL, that data is scrambled into an unreadable format that only your server can decode.
Google has made SSL a ranking factor since 2014. Websites without SSL are flagged as "Not Secure" in Chrome and other browsers, which drives visitors away and hurts your credibility. Every serious website needs SSL, and at Ardisio, you get it free with every plan.
Without SSL (HTTP)
With SSL (HTTPS)
Six reasons every website needs SSL
SSL is not just about security. It impacts your search rankings, your conversion rates, your legal compliance, and how visitors perceive your brand.
Data Encryption
SSL encrypts every piece of data exchanged between your website and your visitors. Login credentials, form submissions, payment details, and personal information are all protected with industry standard 256 bit encryption that would take billions of years to crack.
SEO Rankings Boost
Google confirmed in 2014 that HTTPS is a ranking signal. Websites with SSL consistently rank higher in search results than those without. If two pages are equal in every other way, the HTTPS version will outrank the HTTP version every time.
Visitor Trust
Modern browsers display a padlock icon and "Connection is secure" message for HTTPS sites. Without SSL, Chrome and Firefox show a "Not Secure" warning that immediately erodes visitor confidence. Studies show 85% of online shoppers avoid unsecured websites.
Payment Compliance
If you accept payments online, SSL is not optional. PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) requires encryption for all pages that collect or transmit cardholder data. Without SSL, you cannot legally process credit card payments.
Brand Credibility
The padlock icon and HTTPS prefix signal professionalism. Whether you run a blog, a business site, or an online store, SSL tells visitors that you take their security seriously. It is one of the first things savvy users check before engaging with a website.
Regulatory Compliance
Data protection regulations like GDPR, NDPR (Nigeria), and CCPA require websites to implement appropriate security measures for personal data. SSL encryption is considered a baseline requirement for compliance with these regulations.
From signup to fully encrypted in minutes
You do not need to buy, install, or configure anything. We handle the entire SSL lifecycle automatically.
You sign up for hosting
Choose any Ardisio hosting plan. Every plan, from Starter to Enterprise, includes a free SSL certificate. There is nothing extra to purchase or configure.
We provision your SSL certificate
As soon as your domain is pointed to our servers, we automatically request and install an SSL certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority. This happens within minutes of your domain going live.
Your site switches to HTTPS
We configure your website to serve all traffic over HTTPS. HTTP requests are automatically redirected to HTTPS so every visitor gets the encrypted version of your site, no matter how they arrive.
Encryption protects every connection
From this point forward, every piece of data exchanged between your visitors and your server is encrypted using TLS 1.3 with 256 bit AES encryption. This includes form submissions, login credentials, payment information, and browsing activity.
Auto renewal keeps you protected
SSL certificates expire after 90 days. We automatically renew your certificate before it expires so your site never loses its secure status. You never have to think about it, check expiry dates, or manually renew.
Understanding the different types of SSL
Not all SSL certificates are the same. The level of validation determines how much information the Certificate Authority verifies about you and your organization. Here is what each type offers.
Domain Validated (DV)
Included FreeThe most common type of SSL. It verifies that you own the domain and encrypts all traffic. Perfect for blogs, personal sites, and most business websites. This is what Ardisio provides free with every hosting plan.
- Issued in minutes
- Encrypts all data in transit
- Padlock icon in browser
- Trusted by all browsers
- Auto provisioned by Ardisio
- Auto renewed every 90 days
Best for
Blogs, portfolios, business sites, and most websites
Organization Validated (OV)
PremiumA step above DV. The Certificate Authority verifies your organization identity in addition to domain ownership. The certificate displays your company name, adding an extra layer of trust for visitors who inspect the certificate details.
- Verifies organization identity
- Company name in certificate
- Higher trust for businesses
- Issued in 1 to 3 business days
- 256 bit encryption
- Ideal for ecommerce and SaaS
Best for
Ecommerce stores, SaaS platforms, and corporate websites
Extended Validation (EV)
EnterpriseThe highest level of SSL validation. Requires extensive verification of your business including legal existence, physical address, and operational status. Provides the strongest visual trust indicators and is used by banks, financial institutions, and large enterprises.
- Full business identity verification
- Strongest trust indicators
- Required for financial services
- Issued in 3 to 7 business days
- 256 bit encryption
- Highest conversion rates
Best for
Banks, financial services, government, and large enterprises
For most websites, a Domain Validated (DV) certificate provides all the encryption and trust you need. Ardisio includes DV SSL free with every hosting plan. If your business requires OV or EV validation, contact our team and we will help you get set up.
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