A universal SSL certificate protects all new sites created by Dorset.Cloud. This is because security is important to us. More secure options are available for online shops or for those particularly worried about online security. There is a small fee for transferring existing clients onto a new certificate to cover the set-up.
Certificates issued in your own name are available from £4.99 a month.
SSL Certificate Types
Universal – Free
This type of SSL is free from monthly charges. The certificate is secure as it is signed however when a visitor clicks on the ‘padlock symbol’ by the domain in the address bar the certificate is listed as being issued to someone else. It is issued to our CDN (Content Delivery Network) supplier Cloudflare.
It will look like this to the visitor (this is https://dorset.cloud on a universal certificate):
Dedicated – £4.99 a month
A dedicated certificate is needed if you would prefer your name/website listed on the SSL. You can order these from us for just £4.99 a month, paid monthly.
A dedicated certificate will now look like this to the visitor (this is https://dorset.cloud on a dedicated certificate):
Dedicated SSL with multiple hostnames – £9.99 a month
If you need multiple hostnames you will then need a dedicated SSL which covers multiple hostnames. For example, not just dorset.cloud but site1.dorset.cloud, site2.dorset.cloud and site3.dorset.cloud. These cost £9.99 a month. If you are not sure what this is, chances are you do not need one. We will advise you when you speak to us.
The SSL certificate will look like the one above to visitors.
Higher Security Level SSLs
Please contact us if you wish to discuss using an SSL with a higher security level. Prices vary depending on supplier and we will be happy to work with you to find the right solution for your website.