GoDaddy SSL Certificates
Protect your website visitors and increase trust with a secure connection.
Get a Domain Validated (DV) SSL certificate for only $37.99/year
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GoDaddy SSL certificates that protect visitor data and increase credibility.
Designed for security and protection.
Data Encryption
With strong SHA-2 and 2048-bit encryption, you ensure sensitive information visitors enter on your site is safe and secure.
Secure Site Padlock
SSL encrypted sites show a padlock in browsers, letting visitors know your that your site is secure and trusted.
Increase Website Credibility
GoDaddy SSL certificates also increase visitor confidence when visiting your website by assuring them that your site is credible.
Select Your GoDaddy SSL Certificate
Standard SSL (1-site)
Domain Validated (DV)
$37.99
per year*
Protect 1 site.
- Domain validation
- SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption.
- Boost SEO rankings
- Fast issuance in 5min
- Display HTTPS & padlock
- Security trust seal
- Support unlimited servers
- Free unlimited reissues
- $100,000 USD warranty
Standard SSL (5-sites)
Domain Validated (DV)
$69.99
per year*
Protect 5 sites.
- Domain validation
- SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption.
- Boost SEO rankings
- Fast issuance in 5min
- Display HTTPS & padlock
- Security trust seal
- Support unlimited servers
- Free unlimited reissues
- $100,000 USD warranty
Premium SSL (1-site)
Extended Validation (EV)
$124.99
per year*
Protect 1 site.
- Extended validation
- SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption.
- Boost SEO rankings
- Display HTTPS & padlock
- Green address bar
- Security trust seal
- Support unlimited servers
- Free unlimited reissues
- $1,000,000 USD warranty
Premium SSL (5-site)
Extended Validation (EV)
$295.99
per year*
Protect 5 sites.
- Extended validation
- SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption.
- Boost SEO rankings
- Display HTTPS & padlock
- Green address bar
- Security trust seal
- Support unlimited servers
- Free unlimited reissues
- $1,000,000 USD warranty
Why get a GoDaddy SSL Certificate?
Increased Security
GoDaddy SSL certificates automatically makes sites more secure through an HTTPS connection, making the user experience safer overall.
Remove "Not Secure"
Sites without an SSL certificate, or HTTP connection, will show "not secure" in web browsers, making visitors feel less confident.
Increased SEO Rank
That's right. Search engines prefer sites running on an HTTPS connection, granting these sites higher favor in terms of rank.
Compliance
Having an SSL ensures your site is compliant with privacy regulations and standards such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
Safe Online Transactions
An SSL will also ensure that sensitive data submitted on your site is encrypted such as credit cards, keeping your visitor data safe.
Improved Trust
Of the many benefits, trust is among the highest. Website visitors see this as a sign of trust that you are creating a safe experience.
How do GoDaddy SSL certificates work?
GoDaddy SSL certificates work to keep sensitive information safe when visiting a website.
In doing so, they help keep data like passwords, personal information, and other transaction information protected from spying eyes such as hackers or man-in-the-middle style of attacks.
The SSL Agreement is first.
When someone browsing the internet visits a website that has a GoDaddy SSL certificate installed, the first thing that happens is that a handshake takes place between the server and client. This agreement establishes a secure connection for the visitor while on the website.
Browser Padlock shows next.
After a secure, encrypted connection has been established, visitors then see a small padlock in the browser address bar. This indicates that the website is in fact, secure to browse. Sites with GoDaddy SSL certificates installed will also show “https” in the address bar. This how you know a website is using SSL.
Then, you're all set.
Once you see the padlock and https in the browser address bar, you’re ready to go. Visitors can safely login, submit contact forms, and complete transactions safely, knowing that their information is protected.
Not quite sure which GoDaddy SSL certificate is right for you?
When it comes to choosing the best SSL certificate for your business website, it’s well-worth making an informed decision.
It’s sort of like insurance. You only want to pay for the amount of coverage that you really need. But at the same time, you want to ensure that you are well-protected. That’s where it may be helpful to get a basic understanding of the different types.
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Website Security Service
Website & Data Backup
Take automatic backups of your website and data in the event you ever need to recover and restore it.
Want your SSL managed for you automatically?
Consider GoDaddy's Managed SSL Service.
With GoDaddy’s managed SSL service, everything about your SSL certificate is taken care of for you. From installation and setup, to monitoring and maintenance, this stress-free service saves you time and energy.
Need a Wildcard SSL?
GoDaddy Wildcard SSL certificates are useful when you need to protect subdomains of a website as well as the primary domain of your website.
For instance, if your website was example.com, this certificate would provide encryption for example.com as well all subdomains such as blog.example.com or store.example.com.
GoDaddy SSL Certificate FAQs
What is an SSL certificate?
How much does a GoDaddy SSL certificate cost?
- Standard Domain Validated (DV) SSL (1-site): $37.99/year
- Standard Domain Validated (DV) SSL (5-site): $69.99/year
- Premium Extended Validation (EV) SSL (1-site): $124.99/year
- Premium Extended Validation (EV)SSL (5-site): $295.99/year
What are the benefits of a GoDaddy SSL certificate?
How long does it take for my GoDaddy SSL certificate to be installed?
For Standard GoDaddy SSL certificates (DV), these are fastest. They are usually installed in just a few minutes, but may take up to 24 hours on the long end.
For Premium GoDaddy SSL certificates (EV), these take a little longer. Around 30 days on average. The reason is that extended validation certificates require an application and vetting process to confirm the identify of your business. Though these sites offer visitors the most trust and credibility because they show a green bar in browser address bars.
What is a GoDaddy managed SSL?
GoDaddy Managed SSL is a service that oversees the management of your SSL certificate for you. It is designed to reduce the effort needed for customers to manage their own SSL, which regularly includes tasks such as installation, configuration, and updating of the certificate when necessary.
The Managed SSL service offers Domain Validation (DV) SSL certificates as well as multiple-domains certificates (SAN SSL, which secures one primary plus 4 additional domains).
How do I install my GoDaddy SSL certificate?
After purchasing a GoDaddy SSL certificate, you will receive an email letting you know when your certificate is ready.
If you have purchased a web hosting, online store, or GoDaddy Website Builder plan through us, your SSL should be automatically installed.
For additional instructions, see this article on how to install an SSL certificate.
What is a Wildcard SSL certificate?
A Wildcard is a type of GoDaddy SSL certificate that protects primary domains as well as all subdomains of a website. For example, whereas a standard GoDaddy SSL would cover only example.com, a Wildcard SSL would cover example.com, blog.example, and any other subdomains under the primary domain.
What's the difference between Standard and Premium SSL certificates?
All websites with an SSL installed are going to show the padlock and HTTPS prefix in the address bar. However, only websites with a Premium SSL (EV) certificate installed will show the green bar in the address bar. Reasoning? These websites have gone through a more extensive vetting process to confirm the legitimacy of their businesses. This usually entails confirming business information such as the phone number and address of a business.
So, while the process does take a little longer, sites with extended validation are often looked at as the most trustworthy and credible. Businesses who choose to purchase a Premium SSL will still have access to a Standard SSL while their website is going through the vetting process.
How do I know which GoDaddy SSL is right for me?
Depending on whether your website is a personal site, small business site, or large business site will usually answer this question. For most basic websites, the Standard GoDaddy SSL will work for your site. If your website is an online store, or for a larger business/enterprise site, then a Premium SSL is probably going to be the better option.
Depending on whether you need to secure more than one site will determine whether to select the 1-site or 5-site plan. If you need to secure 5 or more sites, the 5-site plan is the better option.
Lastly, if you need an SSL that covers your primary domain as well as all subdomains, a Wildcard SSL is the option to go with.
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