SSL Certificates
SSL Certificates That Don't Cost More Than Your Hosting
Most Indian hosts charge ₹999–₹2,499/year for SSL. HostCloud includes free SSL with every hosting plan — 256-bit encryption, automatic install and renewal — with premium EV, OV and Wildcard certificates from just ₹499/year when you need them.
- 256-bit encryption
- Browser trusted
- Free with hosting
- Auto-install
- Auto renewal
- Never expires
Certificate
Connection is secure
HTTPS as the default — not a premium upsell.
The expensive way marks up a ₹49 certificate to ₹1,999. The right way includes free SSL with every plan and prices premium certs fairly. HostCloud is built the second way.
Free SSL
Free SSL with every hosting plan
Most Indian hosts mark up a ₹49-wholesale DV certificate to ₹1,999. We include Let’s Encrypt SSL free with every plan — automatic installation, automatic renewal, HTTPS by default. Your site stays secure with zero manual work.
- Zero cost, zero effort
- — Installs itself and auto-renews — the padlock just appears.
- Same encryption
- — 256-bit, browser-trusted — identical crypto to paid certs.
Free SSL
Included with every plan
256-bit encryption, browser trusted, ₹0 — auto-renews every 90 days.
Premium
Premium certificates when you need them
For businesses that need trust indicators or broader coverage, we offer Extended Validation (EV), Organization Validation (OV), Wildcard and SAN certificates — all at fair prices, not the usual 3–5x markup.
- Every validation level
- — DV, OV and EV to match the trust your site needs.
- Multi-domain coverage
- — Wildcard and SAN secure many domains or subdomains at once.
Premium certificates
When you need more trust
Fair prices from ₹1,546 — a DV cert that others sell for ₹1,999.
Automatic Renewal
Your SSL never expires unexpectedly
We monitor certificate expiry so you don’t have to. Free SSL auto-renews 30 days early; for paid SSL we email you at 30, 14 and 7 days. No surprise “not secure” warnings that scare your visitors away.
- Proactive renewal
- — Auto-renew for free SSL, timed reminders for paid.
- One-click install
- — Automatic on HostCloud, simple instructions elsewhere.
Renewal monitoring
Never expires unexpectedly
No “not secure” warnings — we renew before expiry, every time.
SSL isn’t just for e-commerce — Google disagrees with “optional”
Think HTTPS is only for online stores? Here is exactly what happens to any site without it.
Marked “not secure”
Chrome and other browsers show a “not secure” warning on HTTP sites. Visitors bounce before they ever read your content.
Lower search ranking
HTTPS is a Google ranking signal. All else equal, non-HTTPS sites rank lower than secured competitors.
Mixed content breaks
An HTTP page loading HTTPS resources gets blocked or warned by browsers — parts of your site simply break.
Visitor trust lost
The padlock is expected. Without it, visitors question whether your site — and your business — is legitimate.
- The padlock icon visitors expect
- A ranking boost from HTTPS
- No blocked or broken mixed content
- 256-bit encryption on all traffic
SSL CERTIFICATES
Two certificates. Issued in minutes.
Every certificate uses the same 256-bit encryption with 99.9% browser support. Choose RapidSSL for personal sites or GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium for business — both issued in minutes with free reissues and a trusted site seal.
Backed by a warranty — RapidSSL carries a USD $10,000 warranty and GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium a USD $500,000 warranty that protects you if a certificate is mis-issued.
| Plan | Price | Support | Best For | Deploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RapidSSL | ₹1,546 / year | Browser Support: 99.9% | Personal Websites | Deploy Now |
| GeoTrust QuickSSL PremiumPopular | ₹6,804 / year | Browser Support: 99.9% | Small Business | Deploy Now |
Same encryption. Different trust and coverage.
One Wildcard cert covers ten subdomains for ₹2,499 instead of ten separate certs at ₹4,999. Here is exactly what each type gives you.
| Feature | Free | Standard | Wildcard | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validation | DV | DV | DV | OV |
| 256-bit encryption | ||||
| Coverage | Domain + www | Domain + www | All subdomains | Domain + www |
| Validity | 90 days auto | 1 year | 1 year | 1–2 years |
| Site seal | Enhanced | |||
| Company name in cert | ||||
| Automatic renewal | ||||
| Warranty included | ||||
| Works if hosted elsewhere | ||||
| Price / year | ₹0 | ₹499 | ₹2,499 | ₹3,999 |
We monitor every certificate’s expiry, auto-renew free SSL 30 days early, and alert you at 30, 14 and 7 days for paid certs — so your visitors never see a “not secure” warning.
The padlock, done right. Honest pricing.
Your website deserves the padlock icon
When visitors see the padlock, they know your site is secure. When they don’t, they wonder if it’s safe. Securing your site takes five simple steps.
- 01
Choose your certificate
RapidSSL (₹1,546/yr) or GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium (₹6,804/yr).
- 02
Sign up
2 minutes for free SSL; 5–10 minutes for paid SSL.
- 03
Validate your domain
Automatic for free SSL, email verification for paid.
- 04
Installation
Automatic on HostCloud hosting — guided elsewhere.
- 05
Your site is secure
HTTPS enabled and the padlock icon is live.
Lock Your Site, Win the Padlock
HTTPS builds trust and lifts rankings. Get SSL issued and installed for you — free options included on every plan.
HostCloud.in · Pune, India · Serving 10000+ Websites Since 2020
Got Questions? We Have Answers.
Is free SSL as secure as paid SSL?
For encryption, yes. Free SSL (Let’s Encrypt) uses the same 256-bit encryption as paid certificates. The difference is the validation level (domain vs organization) and extra features like wildcard coverage, multi-domain support and warranties.
Do I need SSL if I don’t sell anything?
Yes. Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal and browsers mark HTTP sites as “not secure.” SSL is table stakes for any website, regardless of whether you sell products.
Can I use free SSL if I don’t host with you?
No. Free SSL (Let’s Encrypt) requires servers that support automatic Let’s Encrypt integration. If you host elsewhere, you’ll need a paid SSL certificate from us.
What’s the difference between Domain Validation and Organization Validation?
Domain Validation (DV) verifies you own the domain. Organization Validation (OV) also verifies your company exists and owns the domain, and displays your company name in the certificate details for enhanced trust.
How long does SSL installation take?
For HostCloud hosting customers, free SSL installs automatically within minutes of domain propagation. For paid certificates, DV issues within minutes to an hour after validation, while OV takes 1–3 days for organization verification.
Is there a warranty?
Premium SSL certificates include warranties (₹5,000 to ₹10,00,000 depending on certificate type) that protect customers if a certificate is issued incorrectly and causes a financial loss.