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One simple step to protect your site and rank higher
Getting an SSL Certificate protects your website by encrypting the data visitors share, like usernames, passwords, and payment details. Visitors will see a padlock and HTTPS, showing the site is secure. Search engines prefer secure sites with the HTTPS protocol, helping customers find you online.
A secure connection
When someone visits your site, SSL creates a secure, encrypted link between their browser and your website.
Trust signals appear
Visitors see the padlock and "HTTPS" in their browser — showing their information is protected.
Safer browsing
All data moving between your site and your visitors is safely encrypted, keeping sensitive info private.
How much does an SSL Certificate cost?
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Best for personal sites & blogs
Domain Validation (DV)
Ideal for bloggers and small sites - gives you all the basics at an affordable price.
1st year equivalent of only
£5.00
per month
With a 2-yr term. Pay £119.98 today. Renews at £119.98. Prices exclude VAT.
- Browser padlock
- Site seal
- Unlimited Server licenses
Best for business websites
Organisational Validation (OV)
Designed to meet the needs of growing online businesses.
1st year equivalent of only
£6.67
per month
With a 2-yr term. Pay £159.98 today. Renews at £159.98. Prices exclude VAT.
- Browser padlock
- Site seal
- Unlimited Server licenses
- Registered business required
- Basic Business vetting
Best for ecommerce websites
Extended Validation (EV)
Give your visitors maximum reassurance - perfect for an online shop.
1st year equivalent of only
£20.84
per month
With a 2-yr term. Pay £499.98 today. Renews at £499.98. Prices exclude VAT.
- Browser padlock
- Site seal
- Unlimited Server licenses
- Registered business required
- Maximum Business vetting
- Company name on Certificate
Everything to keep visitors secure and protected
Secure encryption
Keep data safe. All SSL plans come with high (128-256 bit) encryption that ensures transactions and keeps sensitive info secure.
Padlock and site seal
Show customers they’re protected with a padlock in the browser bar and a site seal.
Fast issuance
Get secured quickly. SSL Certificates are typically approved in 4 days or less, with some plans approved in just 10 minutes!
Help your search ranking
Search engines favour secure websites, making it easier for customers to find your business online.
Total browser compatibility
Everyone’s covered. Our certificates work with all major web browsers across any device, including Chrome and Safari.
PCI compliance
Protect customer credit card information and help your business meet the latest industry security standards.
What’s the difference between Standard and Wildcard SSL?
Find out which type of SSL (Secure Socket Layer Certificate) is the right one for your business.
Standard SSL
A Standard SSL Certificate secures a single domain of your choice, keeping your website safe and secure at an affordable price.
For example, a Standard SSL would cover your website address:
yourname.com and www.yourname.com
For example, a Standard SSL would cover your website address:
yourname.com and www.yourname.com
Wildcard SSL
A Wildcard Certificate can cover any number of subdomains on your site. This means you can secure all your subdomains without paying for multiple SSLs.
For example, a Wildcard SSL would cover not just yourname.com but also:
subdomain.yourname.com
Learn more about Wildcard SSL from 123 Reg.
For example, a Wildcard SSL would cover not just yourname.com but also:
subdomain.yourname.com
Learn more about Wildcard SSL from 123 Reg.
Why purchase SSL Certificates from 123 Reg?
Four great reasons to choose a 123 Reg SSL Certificate for your website.
- Protect your customers
SSL keeps your visitors’ sensitive data safe, building trust and credibility for your business.
- Trusted by thousands
With over 25 years of experience supporting UK businesses, thousands of customers rely on our services.
- Support when you need it
Our expert team is available to assist via telephone or Live Chat.
- Satisfaction guaranteed
Cancel within 14 days of purchase with a full money-back guarantee.
Which security certificate do I need?
Every site is different, but our experts can guide you based on our experience helping businesses of all sizes find the best security choice. Here’s some further reading to help you on your way. If you need any further assistance, give us a call on 0330 221 1007.
Website Solutions
I have a website
Even if you're not running a business, selling online or collecting customer data, our basic package, Domain Validation (DV) SSL, is a great place to start. This essential security and encryption will be enough to satisfy Google’s requirements for SSL-encrypted sites, and you may see a rankings boost as a result. In addition, 9 out of 10 users are more likely to trust a website with visible security indicators like the padlock in the search bar.
Recommended: Domain Validation (DV) SSL
I'm using a content management system (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal or Joomla
If you're running your website with a content management system, you should secure your login and administrative areas, protect customer data transfer and ensure that feedback received from your comment sections and forms remains confidential. We’d recommend either Domain Validation (DV) SSL or Organisational Validation (OV) SSL in this situation, depending on the level of customer confidence you’d like to display.
Recommended: Domain Validation (DV) SSL or Organisational Validation (OV) SSL
I have a website with a customer or user login area
If you have a customer login, any protected content or collect any form of confidential data, you need our Organisational Validation or Extended Validation SSL for our maximum security and the highest level of customer confidence. Both offer high security, but Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates are ideal if you want to offer extra reassurance to your visitors and make every transaction a confident one.
Recommended: Organisational Validation (OV) SSL or Extended Validation (EV) SSL
I have an online shop
For any online retailer, we recommend Extended Validation (EV) SSL. This ensures your payments, customer logins and members-only areas of your site remain secure from online threats. According to a recent study, 90% of users are more likely to leave their details or make a purchase when they know that their data is sent over a secure connection.
Recommended: Extended Validation (EV) SSL
Server Solutions
I need to protect lots of subdomains
Securing an Intranet Server or Virtual Private Network is critical to protect the sensitive personal and financial information being transmitted and ensure secure site-to-site connectivity and remote access. Our Domain Validation SSL Certificate offers an essential layer of security from both internal and outside threats while remaining a cost-effective solution.
Recommended: Domain Validation (DV) SSL
Recommended: Domain Validation (DV) SSL
I run my own MS Exchange Server
Make sure you choose a Certificate offering Wildcard SSL such as Standard Validation or Organisational Validation as an option. This will enable you to secure as many subdomains as you need instead of having to buy a separate one for each.
Recommended: Standard Validation (DV) Wildcard SSL or Organisational Validation (OV) Wildcard SSL
Recommended: Standard Validation (DV) Wildcard SSL or Organisational Validation (OV) Wildcard SSL
I want to secure my Intranet and/or VPN
To protect the emails, contacts and data being sent across your server, we recommend a Domain Validation SSL. This Certificate strikes the right balance between price and features, with high encryption and the industry standard padlock in the search bar.
Recommended: Domain Validation (DV) SSL
Recommended: Domain Validation (DV) SSL
Your security. Our priority.
With over 25 years of industry know-how, we’re the trusted choice for thousands of businesses, hosting more than 1.7 million websites—and counting.
Frequently asked questions
What is an SSL Certificate and how does it work?
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate is a data file that protects the sensitive information exchanged between users and websites, like passwords or credit card details. Every site that uses an SSL Certificate automatically switches from an HTTP to an HTTPS encryption.
They are issued by a trusted authority who will go through the necessary vetting to identify you, your site or your business and ensure you are who you claim. When you’re approved, you can install this Certificate onto your domain name and encrypt the pages on your website.
If you have a Website Builder package with us, your SSL Certificate will be automatically installed for you.
They are issued by a trusted authority who will go through the necessary vetting to identify you, your site or your business and ensure you are who you claim. When you’re approved, you can install this Certificate onto your domain name and encrypt the pages on your website.
If you have a Website Builder package with us, your SSL Certificate will be automatically installed for you.
What is a TLS Certificate?
A TLS (Transport Layer Security) Certificate is essentially an improved version of an SSL Certificate. Although they both work in a similar manner, they differ in how they establish connections. While an SSL Certificate makes connections via a port, a TLS Certificate makes connections via a protocol.
Who needs an SSL Certificate?
Anyone who does business online should be using an SSL Certificate for their website. Although they’re frequently used with ecommerce websites, they should be used on any sites where sensitive information is exchanged, such as:
Entering credit card details
Logging in with a username and password
Viewing or sending emails
Downloading a customer database
Conducting online banking or sharing financial details
Chatting in a private room
How do I install an SSL Certificate on my website?
Installing your SSL Certificate is a multi-step process, in which you will need to request, verify and download your Certificate files.
For more details on each step, please read the following article: How do I install my SSL Certificate?
How long do SSL Certificates last?
Your SSL Certificate will cover your website for a maximum of 1 year, and you will be unable to purchase terms of a longer length. This is an industry-wide standard that has been implemented to enhance the overall security and protection provided by SSL Certificates.
How do you know if a site is secured?
Most web browsers display a padlock icon when you're viewing a site over a secure connection. Additionally, the addresses of secured pages start with https:// instead of the http:// protocol.
What domains can I use an SSL Certificate with?
Any domain name at all! There's one-click installation with our web hosting, or you can purchase a standalone Certificate and we'll help you install it elsewhere. Please note that these SSL plans are not currently compatible with our Website Builder and Ecommerce packages, since they already come with a free SSL Certificate included.
What is a Wildcard SSL Certificate?
This type of Certificate secures your domain name as well as an unlimited number of subdomains.
For example, www.yourbusinessname.com, shop.yourbusinessname.com, and secure.yourbusinessname.com can all be protected with a single Wildcard SSL Certificate.
It works the same way as a regular SSL Certificate, undergoes the same validation processes, and is available either as Domain Validation SSL or Organisational Validation SSL.
When generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for a Wildcard Certificate, add an asterisk (*) to the left of the Common Name where you want to specify the wildcard.
Examples:
*.yourbusinessname.com secures www.yourbusinessname.com, secure.yourbusinessname.com, etc.
www*.yourbusinessname.com secures www1.yourbusinessname.com,
www2.yourbusinessname.com, etc.
*.mail.yourbusinessname.com secures secure.mail.yourbusinessname.com,
www.mail.yourbusinessname.com, etc.
It might sound complicated - but it's really not! Our friendly support team are ready to help you should you need any guidance.
Why do you use Starfield Technologies for your Certificate Authority?
Starfield Technologies has been a Certificate Authority since 2004 and have over 1 million active SSLs in use around the world which receive over 1 billion security checks every day. Starfield certificates are trusted by every major browser in the world.
Starfield are committed to ensuring high performance standards and maintaining their high levels of security. They successfully complete 3 annual WebTrust audits of their SSL Certificates and are members of Microsoft, Mozilla, Apple, Google and Oracle's root programs, among others.
Alongside this, they are also a founding member of the CA/Browser Forum and participated in the development of the EV SSL standard.
How do I get an SSL Certificate? Can I buy an SSL myself?
Absolutely. Just choose the option you think fits best. We'll walk you through the process and explain every step, so you'll always know what's coming next and how to get it done right.
The process differs a bit depending on how you plan to use your Certificate:
* I'm buying an SSL and domain name at the same time: We'll take you through the normal ordering process so you can find the domain you want to add the SSL Certificate to it.
* I want to buy a standalone SSL: Standalone Certificates must be purchased through your 123 Reg Control Panel. You must sign up to get a 123 Reg account (if you don’t already have one), then log in to our site and place an order through the Control Panel.
How do I renew an expired SSL Certificate?
Once your SSL Certificate has expired, you will no longer be able to renew it as it will become invalid.
To prevent this from happening, you can set your Certificate to auto-renew within your 123 Reg Control Panel. Alternatively, you can manually renew your Certificate up to 120 days before and 14 days after the expiration date by following the steps outlined in the following article: How do I renew my SSL Certificate?
What is the vetting procedure?
When you buy an SSL Certificate, the issuing authority will perform some checks on you or your business to verify your identity.
This step is important as it's only by ensuring SSL Certificates are issued correctly that the security of the system can be guaranteed.
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I needed some help with an SSL Certificate and Elena sorted it within a couple of minutes. Very satisfied.
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Excellent Service. Easy to get hold of support and issue resolved immediately.
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