SSL certificates
Be secure. Be trusted. Be found.
- Encrypts everything between you and your visitors
- Eliminates "Not Secure" warnings in browsers
- Improves your Google ranking
Protect your site. Build trust. Rank higher.
Set up in seconds
Our SSL certificates are quick to set up and compatible with all major browsers and mobile devices — no tech skills needed.
Anti-phishing protection
With SSL Business or SSL Premium, your site is verified as genuinely yours. This adds an extra layer against phishing attacks.
Better Google rankings
Google ranks SSL-secured sites above unencrypted ones. Professionally validated certificates can deliver up to 6% higher search rankings.
Protect your transactions
SSL encrypts everything transmitted between your visitors and your site — keeping sensitive data out of reach of third parties.
Build visitor trust
SSL shows visitors their data is safe with you. Backed by Sectigo — a globally trusted leader in internet security.
Signal trust instantly
Browsers like Chrome and Firefox display a padlock next to your URL — showing every visitor your site is secure.
Choose the right protection for your website
Always included: Protection for 1 domain
256-bit encryption
Browser padlock
Protection for 1 domain
256-bit encryption
Browser padlock
Every plan includes SSL protection for one domain — no extras needed.
Your visitors' data is protected with up to 256-bit encryption — the strongest available.
Show everyone your site is secure and trustworthy with a padlock in their browser bar.
Federal and provincial sales taxes may apply. See General Terms and Conditions.
Always included: Protection for 1 domain
256-bit encryption
Browser padlock
Protection for 1 domain
256-bit encryption
Browser padlock
Every plan includes SSL protection for one domain — no extras needed.
Your visitors' data is protected with up to 256-bit encryption — the strongest available.
Show everyone your site is secure and trustworthy with a padlock in their browser bar.
Federal and provincial sales taxes may apply. See General Terms and Conditions.
Sectigo — trusted to secure your website
- Trusted worldwide by millions of websites
- Decades of experience in internet security
- Fast SSL setup with top-tier support
Small personal website or blog
Large or complex websites with subdomains
Selling online or taking payments
Company website with logins or forms
Only at IONOS
Your personal consultant
Not only do you get the latest AI tech, but you get your own personal consultant to guide you every step of the way. 24/7 expert support
Technical questions? Our award-winning experts are always available to help by phone, chat or email.SSL/TLS certificates — FAQs
What is an SSL certificate?
SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer. It is a security protocol that conveys your communications over the Internet in an encrypted form. SSL encoding is commonly employed by eCommerce websites to protect sensitive information such as credit card numbers or personal data. SSL certificates ensure that information is delivered to the server for which it was intended, without falling into the hands of third parties who could tamper with the data. You'll recognize sites that have a SSL certificate by the URL https, rather than the unsecured http. IONOS offers QuickSSL certificates for your domain, read on to find out why ordering a SSL certificate is the right choice for you.
Should I order a SSL certificate for my IONOS website?
Ordering a SSL certificate is a great way to bolster your website's reputation with customers and search engines alike. Getting SSL validation from IONOS is quick and offers complete security for your online transactions – meaning you won't have to worry about third parties getting a hold of your data. You may find a SSL certificate particularly useful if you run a web shop or eCommerce site, since you can protect your customer's credit card and other financial information from fraudsters. As a rule, however, any website can benefit from the enhanced security and stellar reputation associated with the SSL protocol.
Moreover, you'll find that having a SSL certificate is the foundation for building a trusted online brand - recognized by customers and the Google search algorithm as a reputable website. When completing transactions over the Internet, online shoppers trust the https URL over the unsecured http URL. With an SSL certificate from IONOS you can inspire the highest level of trust in your customers. That means you can confidently sell products or services in an online shop knowing that each of your transactions is secure.
Since websites with SSL certificates only transmit sensitive information to your domain's server – in an accurate and unchanged form – you'll feel as reassured as your customers. SSL certificates can prevent unnecessary security breaches from occurring on your site that could cost you time and money to fix. At IONOS, we believe investing in the security of your domain is always a good idea. Luckily, with IONOS, securing an effective and cheap SSL certificate for your website is quick and as easy as pie.
Can a SSL certificate improve my website's Google ranking?
The best thing about ordering an SSL certificate from IONOS is that it will make your website more popular with customers and search engines. The SSL certificate is recognized by Google's algorithm as a seal-of-quality and assurance, meaning your website will appear higher up in the search engine's results compared to unsecured websites. This means that you will enjoy increased traffic to your website from customer's searching for your services on Google – all you need to do is show them that the security of their sensitive data is your priority.
It's easy and quick to get a cheap SSL certificate for your website with IONOS that will get noticed for the right reasons online. So if you are concerned about the reputation of your website or online business, and want to increase the visibility of your site on search engines, then SSL certificates are the right choice for you.
What kind of SSL certificate is available from IONOS?
The SSL certificates at IONOS are either domain based or organization validated, which means they are quick to validate and secure. In just a few clicks, you can enjoy the peace of mind of having ironclad certification for your online transactions. To ensure your continued security, IONOS offers DV (domain validated) SSL in our entry-level package, DV Wildcard within our mid-level package and OV (organization validated) within our top-tier package. This means that you can tailor your choice depending upon your specific requirements.
Whichever SSL solution you choose, your certificate is enhanced with powerful 256-bit SSL encryption, providing your domain with the highest level of security available. Thanks to our world-class SSL certificates, you can conduct your online business with ease and confidence knowing that sensitive information entered into your website is secure. Here at IONOS, we take your security as seriously as you do — discover more by exploring our three packages today.
How do I buy an SSL certificate for my IONOS domain?
Depending on the hosting package you purchased with IONOS, you may already have an SSL certificate. If not, you'll find that alongside IONOS's affordable hosting packages, you can always boost your website's reputation by ordering a surprisingly cheap SSL certificate with us.
You can obtain the perfect domain-based SSL certificate for your website from the IONOS Control Center today. Simply log into your control center and pick the domain you wish to get certified; from here you can choose to add a variety of extra features to your hosting package.
Choose 'get SSL certificate' and you'll be taken to our online shop. Once you've ordered your certificate, our team will start the validation process. You'll be informed about how to activate your new SSL certificate in an email sent to the address associated with your domain.
