Secure your website with trusted SSL certificates from globally recognized Certificate Authorities. Activate HTTPS, display the padlock icon and protect your visitors' data with 256-bit encryption.
Secure all your sites with a single package.
Ideal entry-level security for blogs and personal websites.
Unlimited subdomain protection with a single wildcard certificate.
Organization-verified SSL for corporate sites and e-commerce.
Highest trust SSL with full company verification and green bar.
Ideal entry-level security for blogs and personal websites.
Unlimited subdomain protection with a single wildcard certificate.
Organization-verified SSL for corporate sites and e-commerce.
Highest trust SSL with full company verification and green bar.
Ideal entry-level security for blogs and personal websites.
Unlimited subdomain protection with a single wildcard certificate.
Organization-verified SSL for corporate sites and e-commerce.
Highest trust SSL with full company verification and green bar.
Everything you need to know about SSL certificates, HTTPS security and website encryption
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a digital security protocol that encrypts the data transmitted between a visitor's browser and your web server. When installed, it activates the HTTPS protocol and displays a padlock icon in the address bar, ensuring that sensitive information — such as login credentials, credit card numbers and personal data — cannot be intercepted by third parties. SSL certificates also authenticate your website's identity, proving to visitors that they are communicating with your legitimate server and not an impersonator.
Without an SSL certificate, your website will be marked as "Not Secure" by all major browsers including Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari. This warning deters visitors and significantly increases bounce rates. Additionally, Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal — websites without SSL certificates are penalized in search engine results. Most critically, any data transmitted between your visitors and your server (passwords, personal information, payment details) is sent in plain text and vulnerable to interception through man-in-the-middle attacks.
Activation time depends on the validation type. Domain Validation (DV) certificates are typically issued within minutes, as they only require proof of domain ownership via DNS record or email verification. Organization Validation (OV) certificates require business verification and are usually issued within 1–3 business days. Extended Validation (EV) certificates involve thorough identity and legal verification, typically taking 3–7 business days. BurtiNET provides automatic installation for hosting customers, so your certificate goes live immediately after issuance.
Yes, SSL/TLS certificates use industry-standard 256-bit AES encryption and 2048-bit RSA keys, which is the same level of encryption used by banks and government institutions. Modern TLS 1.3 protocol provides even stronger security with faster handshakes and perfect forward secrecy. However, it's important to keep your SSL certificate up to date and properly configured — expired or misconfigured certificates can create vulnerabilities. BurtiNET monitors your SSL certificates 24/7 and sends renewal reminders before expiration.
Removing or disabling your SSL certificate reverts your website from HTTPS to HTTP, immediately triggering browser security warnings for all visitors. This causes several problems: visitors see a prominent "Not Secure" warning, form submissions and login pages become vulnerable to data theft, your Google search rankings drop as HTTPS is a ranking factor, and if your site previously used HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security), browsers may refuse to load your site entirely until a valid certificate is restored.
SSL certificate pricing varies by type and coverage. Domain Validation (DV) certificates start at very affordable prices and are ideal for personal websites, blogs and small businesses. Organization Validation (OV) certificates, which display your company name in the certificate details, are priced mid-range. Extended Validation (EV) certificates, offering the highest level of trust with full company verification, are premium-priced. Wildcard certificates cover unlimited subdomains under a single domain. BurtiNET also provides free basic SSL certificates with all hosting packages.
For BurtiNET hosting customers, SSL installation is automatic — simply order your certificate and our system handles CSR generation, validation and installation. For manual installation: (1) Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from your server, (2) Submit the CSR to the certificate authority during ordering, (3) Complete domain validation via DNS record or email, (4) Download and install the issued certificate files on your server, (5) Configure your web server to use HTTPS and set up HTTP-to-HTTPS redirects. Our 24/7 support team can assist with any step of the process.
After installing your SSL certificate, you should force all traffic to use HTTPS. In cPanel, enable "Force HTTPS Redirect" under the Domains section. For Apache, add a redirect rule in your .htaccess file. For Nginx, add a server block redirect from port 80 to 443. You should also update your website's internal links to use HTTPS, configure HSTS headers for enhanced security, and verify mixed content issues using browser developer tools. BurtiNET automatically configures these settings for managed hosting customers.
To replace an SSL certificate (for example, when upgrading from DV to OV, or switching providers), install the new certificate first, then remove the old one to avoid downtime. In cPanel, go to SSL/TLS → Manage SSL Sites, where you can delete or replace certificates. When removing without replacement, update your website configuration to handle HTTP traffic and remove any HTTPS redirect rules. Important: If your site has been indexed with HTTPS URLs by search engines, removing SSL without proper 301 redirects will result in broken links and significant SEO penalties.
Both paid and free SSL certificates are available. Free SSL certificates (such as Let's Encrypt or AutoSSL) provide basic Domain Validation encryption and are included with all BurtiNET hosting packages — ideal for personal websites and blogs. Paid SSL certificates from trusted Certificate Authorities like Sectigo, DigiCert and GeoTrust offer additional benefits: Organization and Extended Validation, warranty coverage (up to $1.75M for data breaches), site seal badges that increase customer trust, wildcard and multi-domain support, and dedicated customer support. For e-commerce sites and businesses handling sensitive data, paid certificates provide essential credibility and liability protection.
An Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificate is the highest level of SSL authentication available. Unlike standard Domain Validation (DV) certificates, EV SSL requires the Certificate Authority to perform rigorous verification of your organization's legal identity, physical address, operational status and domain ownership. When installed, clicking the padlock icon in the browser displays your verified company name — providing the strongest visual trust signal for visitors. EV SSL is essential for banks, financial institutions, e-commerce platforms, healthcare providers and any website that processes sensitive personal or financial data. EV certificates also come with the highest warranty coverage (up to $1.75 million) and significantly reduce the risk of phishing attacks against your brand.
A Wildcard SSL certificate secures your primary domain and all its first-level subdomains with a single certificate. For example, a wildcard certificate issued for *.yourdomain.com automatically covers yourdomain.com, mail.yourdomain.com, shop.yourdomain.com, blog.yourdomain.com, api.yourdomain.com and any other subdomain you create — without needing to purchase or install separate certificates for each. This dramatically reduces cost, simplifies certificate management and ensures consistent encryption across your entire online presence. Wildcard SSL is ideal for businesses running multiple services (webmail, e-commerce, API, blog) under a single domain. Available in both DV and OV validation levels.
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a cryptographic protocol that establishes an encrypted connection between a web server and a visitor's browser. When an SSL certificate is installed on a website, it activates the HTTPS protocol and displays the iconic padlock icon in the browser address bar — two unmistakable signals that tell visitors their connection is secure. In today's digital landscape, SSL certificates are not a luxury — they are an absolute necessity for every website, from personal blogs to large-scale e-commerce platforms.
When a visitor accesses your website, a process called the TLS handshake occurs in milliseconds. First, the browser requests the server's SSL certificate and verifies it against trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs). Once verified, the browser and server agree on an encryption algorithm and generate unique session keys. From this point forward, all data exchanged — login credentials, credit card numbers, personal information — is encrypted with 256-bit AES encryption, making it virtually impossible to intercept or decode. Modern websites use the TLS 1.3 protocol, which reduces the handshake to a single round trip, improving both security and page load speed simultaneously.
Not all SSL certificates are created equal. The right choice depends on your website's purpose, the level of customer trust you need to establish, and the scope of coverage required:
The most basic and affordable type. DV certificates verify only domain ownership and are issued within minutes. Ideal for blogs, personal portfolios and informational websites. They provide full 256-bit encryption identical to higher-tier certificates.
OV certificates verify both domain ownership and the identity of the organization behind the website. The Certificate Authority confirms your business registration, physical address and phone number. OV certificates display your company name in the certificate details, providing an additional layer of trust. Best suited for corporate websites, SaaS platforms and government portals.
The highest level of SSL validation. EV certificates undergo thorough legal, physical and operational verification by the Certificate Authority. They were historically associated with the green address bar (now showing the company name when clicking the padlock). EV certificates are essential for banks, financial institutions, e-commerce platforms and any website that processes sensitive financial transactions. They come with the highest warranty coverage — up to $1.75 million.
Wildcard certificates secure your primary domain and all its subdomains with a single certificate. For example, a wildcard certificate for *.yourdomain.com covers shop.yourdomain.com, blog.yourdomain.com, mail.yourdomain.com and any other subdomain. This dramatically reduces cost and administrative overhead for organizations running multiple services under one domain.
Since August 2014, Google has officially confirmed that HTTPS is a search engine ranking signal. Websites with valid SSL certificates receive a measurable boost in search results compared to their HTTP counterparts. But the impact goes far beyond a simple ranking boost. Google Chrome — used by over 65%% of internet users worldwide — marks all HTTP pages as "Not Secure", which directly increases bounce rates and destroys user trust. Google's Core Web Vitals, which are critical ranking factors, also perform better over HTTPS connections thanks to HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 protocol support, which require SSL/TLS. In practical terms, migrating from HTTP to HTTPS has been shown to improve organic traffic by 5–15%% on average, with even greater gains for e-commerce and YMYL (Your Money, Your Life) websites.
For online stores, SSL is not just a security feature — it's a conversion tool. Research consistently shows that 84%% of online shoppers abandon their purchase when they see a "Not Secure" warning. Conversely, displaying the padlock icon, HTTPS protocol and a trust seal from a recognized Certificate Authority (such as Sectigo or DigiCert) increases checkout conversion rates by up to 42%%. Furthermore, PCI DSS compliance — which is mandatory for all websites that accept credit card payments — explicitly requires SSL/TLS encryption. Without a valid SSL certificate, you cannot legally process online payments.
BurtiNET partners with the world's most trusted Certificate Authorities — Sectigo, DigiCert, GeoTrust, Thawte and RapidSSL — to provide a complete range of SSL solutions. Every BurtiNET hosting package includes a free AutoSSL certificate for immediate protection. For businesses requiring enhanced validation, we offer automated CSR generation, one-click installation, real-time certificate monitoring and proactive renewal reminders. Our infrastructure enforces TLS 1.3 with HSTS headers, OCSP stapling and perfect forward secrecy by default — putting your website's security and SEO performance ahead of the competition. All certificates are backed by 24/7 expert technical support from our team in Turkey.
