Free SSL Certificate
Get a free SSL certificate for any website or domain in minutes, issued by Let's Encrypt. Trusted by every major browser — no credit card, no account needed.
Get Your Free SSL Certificate
Secure your website with a free SSL certificate. No credit card required, no hidden fees.
Free SSL Certificate for Any Domain
Get a free SSL certificate for your website in minutes. Our service uses Let's Encrypt to provide trusted SSL certificates at no cost.
- Free SSL certificate for your domain
- Trusted by all major browsers
- Same security as paid certificates
Why Choose Our Free SSL Service?
Our free SSL certificate service is trusted by thousands of websites. Here's what makes us different:
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Free SSL certificates powered by Let's Encrypt
Simple Validation
Easy domain validation process
Comprehensive Guides
Detailed installation guides for all platforms
Auto Reminder Email
Expiration reminders via email
What is a free SSL certificate?
An SSL certificate (technically a TLS certificate) lets your website load over HTTPS. It encrypts everything sent between your server and your visitors — passwords, form submissions, payment details — and proves to the browser that the site really belongs to your domain.
A free SSL certificate does exactly the same job as a paid Domain Validated certificate. EncryptSSL issues certificates through Let's Encrypt, the nonprofit Certificate Authority that secures hundreds of millions of websites, so the certificate you get is trusted by every major browser at no cost.
You can get SSL for free on any domain you own — a business website, blog, online store, or app subdomain — and cover multiple domains or every subdomain with a single certificate.
How to get a free SSL certificate for your website in 4 steps
Most sites are on HTTPS in under five minutes. No software to install.
- 01
Enter your domain
Type your domain (and www or other subdomains) into the form above. Wildcard certificates are available with a free account.
- 02
Prove you own it
Add a DNS TXT record, or upload a small verification file over HTTP. We show the exact value and path to use.
- 03
Download your certificate
Once validation passes, download or copy your certificate (.crt) and private key (.key), ready for your server.
- 04
Install and stay renewed
Follow the Apache, Nginx, or cPanel guide, then let our reminder emails — or cPanel auto-deploy — handle the 90-day renewal.
Need a certificate signing request first? Create a CSR online. Waiting on a DNS TXT record? Check it with the DNS checker.
Free vs. paid SSL certificates
For most websites, blogs, SaaS apps, and online stores, a free certificate is all you need.
| Feature | Free SSL (EncryptSSL) | Paid DV / OV / EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $10 – $300+/year |
| Encryption strength | Same (RSA 2048 / ECDSA) | Same (RSA 2048 / ECDSA) |
| Browser padlock | ||
| Wildcard & multi-domain | ||
| Validity period | 90 days | Up to 1 year |
| Company identity verified (OV/EV) | ||
| Issuer warranty |
Free SSL certificate FAQ
Still have questions? See the full FAQ or contact us.
How do I get an SSL certificate for my website for free?
Enter your domain in the form at the top of this page, prove you control it with a DNS TXT record or an HTTP verification file, then download your certificate and private key and install them on your server. The whole process usually takes under five minutes and costs nothing.
Can I get a free SSL certificate for any domain?
Yes, for any domain you control — .com, .in, .org, .co.in, or any other public TLD — as well as its subdomains. The domain must resolve publicly so its ownership can be validated. You can cover several domains on one certificate, or every subdomain with a free wildcard certificate.
Is a free SSL certificate really free?
Yes. Certificates are issued by Let’s Encrypt, a nonprofit Certificate Authority, and EncryptSSL charges nothing to issue, validate, or renew them. There is no trial period, no credit card, and no limit on the number of certificates you can create.
Is a free SSL certificate as secure as a paid one?
The encryption is identical. Free and paid Domain Validated (DV) certificates both use the same 2048-bit RSA or ECDSA keys and TLS protocols, and both show the padlock in every major browser. Paid certificates mainly add Organization or Extended Validation (identity checks on your business), warranties, and longer validity — not stronger encryption.
How long does a free SSL certificate last?
Let’s Encrypt certificates are valid for 90 days. The short lifetime limits the damage if a private key is ever exposed and encourages automated renewal. EncryptSSL emails you before expiry, and if you connect cPanel the renewal can be deployed to your server automatically.
Which browsers trust a free SSL certificate?
Let’s Encrypt’s ISRG Root X1 is trusted by Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and by current versions of Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Visitors see the same padlock they would see with a paid certificate.
Can I get a free wildcard SSL certificate?
Yes. A wildcard certificate (for example *.example.com) covers every first-level subdomain. Wildcards need a free EncryptSSL account and DNS validation, so you add a TXT record to your domain’s DNS instead of uploading a file.
Should I choose DNS or HTTP validation?
HTTP validation is quickest if you can upload a file to your web server’s /.well-known/acme-challenge/ folder. DNS validation works even when the site is not live yet, is required for wildcard certificates, and is the better choice if you manage DNS but not the server.
Can I use a free SSL certificate for an e-commerce site?
Yes. A DV certificate encrypts checkout and login pages just as well as a paid one and satisfies the HTTPS requirement for most payment providers. Some businesses still choose an OV or EV certificate if they want their company name verified inside the certificate.
Does a free SSL certificate help SEO?
HTTPS is a confirmed Google ranking signal, and Chrome marks HTTP pages as “Not secure,” which hurts click-through and trust. Search engines do not distinguish between free and paid certificates — only whether the connection is secure.