The padlock on your site, handled for you
Every Upkyo hosting plan includes a free SSL certificate. It installs and renews on its own, so your site stays on HTTPS.
A free SSL certificate, managed for you
No files to generate and no dates to track. The certificate is part of your hosting.
Free with hosting
The SSL certificate is included in your plan at no extra cost.
Automatic setup
As soon as your domain points to your hosting, the certificate is installed.
Automatic renewal
The certificate renews before it expires, with nothing for you to do.
Encrypted connection
Data exchanged between your visitors and your site is encrypted.
Padlock in the browser
Visitors can see your site is secure, with no “Not secure” warning.
Visible in your client area
Check the status of your certificates from the same dashboard as your websites.
Move your site to HTTPS in 3 steps
Your SSL certificate sets itself up with almost no effort on your part.
- 01
Pick a hosting plan
The SSL certificate is included with Upkyo hosting plans.
- 02
Connect your domain
Point your domain name to your hosting. If it's registered with Upkyo, it's already done.
- 03
Enjoy HTTPS
The certificate is issued and installed, then renewed automatically.
What an SSL certificate does for your website
HTTPS is now the standard. Without it, browsers warn your visitors.
- Forms and passwords are sent encrypted
- No more “Not secure” warning in the browser
- Visitors trust your site more
- Google takes HTTPS into account in its rankings
- Required to accept online payments
- No technical work on your end
SSL is one layer of protection among several
At Upkyo, your SSL certificate adds to the protections already running on your hosting.
- DDoS protection
- Malware scanning
- Hourly backups
- 99.99% uptime on redundant servers
- Free migration from your current host
- Human support 24/7
SSL certificate questions
The basics of SSL and HTTPS.
What is an SSL certificate?
It's a file installed on the server that encrypts the connection between the browser and your site. It lets your site load over HTTPS with a padlock.
Is the SSL certificate really free?
Yes. It comes with every Upkyo hosting plan at no extra cost.
Do I have to renew my certificate myself?
No. Renewal is automatic as long as your domain points to your Upkyo hosting.
Why does my site say “Not secure”?
Usually the domain doesn't point to the hosting yet, or some files are still loaded over HTTP. Our support team can help you fix it.
Does HTTPS help my SEO?
Yes. Google takes HTTPS into account, and browsers flag sites without it, which drives visitors away.
Get your site on HTTPS today
Choose your hosting plan and the SSL certificate is included free.