Security
NameSilo SSL
Understand when paid SSL is useful and when free HTTPS is already enough.
Best for
Review this before buying SSL for a new website.
Quick checklist
Every public site should use HTTPSConfirm this before ordering or changing account settings.
Free certificates are enough for many static sitesConfirm this before ordering or changing account settings.
Paid SSL can help in specific business or validation casesConfirm this before ordering or changing account settings.
Search before ordering
After reviewing the checklist, use the same search flow to continue to NameSilo.
The practical rule
If your host already provides automatic HTTPS, you may not need to buy SSL separately. If your stack requires a certificate, compare certificate type before purchase.
What to verify
After launch, check HTTPS on root and www versions, redirects, and mixed-content warnings.
FAQ
FAQ
Do I need SSL for a landing page?
Yes, you need HTTPS. Whether you need a paid certificate depends on your hosting setup.
What is wildcard SSL?
A wildcard certificate can cover many subdomains under one domain, such as app.example.com and docs.example.com.