# SSL certificates at Ruachost

> An overview of the free and paid SSL certificates available with Ruachost, and where to find guides for ordering, installing and fixing them.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/add-ons/guides/secured-socket-layer-ssl-certificates-information/

An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between your website and its visitors, so your site loads over `https://` and browsers show it as secure. Every Ruachost hosting plan includes a free SSL certificate, and you can buy paid certificates if you need extra validation or features.

## Free SSL with your hosting

Every hosting plan includes free **AutoSSL** certificates from Let's Encrypt. They're issued and renewed automatically for your domains, as long as the domains point to your hosting. See [How to install an SSL certificate on your site using Let's Encrypt SSL](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/ssl-security/ssl-certificates/how-to-install-ssl-certificate-on-your-site-using-lets-encrypt-ssl/).

## Paid SSL certificates

Ruachost sells **Sectigo** (formerly Comodo) certificates:

- **DV (Domain Validation):** confirms you control the domain. Issued quickly.
- **OV (Organisation Validation):** also verifies your organisation's details.
- **EV (Extended Validation):** the strictest checks on your organisation. See [What is EV SSL?](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/ssl-security/ssl-certificates/what-is-ev-ssl/)
- **Wildcard:** covers your domain and all its subdomains, for example `*.example.com`.

See [Ordering an SSL certificate](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/ssl-security/ssl-certificates/ordering-an-ssl-certificate/) and [Installing a third-party SSL certificate](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/ssl-security/ssl-certificates/installing-a-third-party-ssl-certificate/).

## Common problems

- Certificate not issued: [AutoSSL not issuing](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/ssl-security/ssl-troubleshooting/autossl-not-issuing/)
- Browser warnings: [Connection not private errors](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/ssl-security/ssl-troubleshooting/connection-not-private-errors/)
- Padlock missing: [Mixing of secure and insecure content on a web page](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/ssl-security/ssl-certificates/mixing-of-secure-and-insecure-content-on-a-web-page/)

## Related articles

- [What is an SSL certificate?](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/ssl-security/ssl-certificates/what-is-an-ssl-certificate/)
- [How to force redirect HTTP to HTTPS using .htaccess](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/ssl-security/ssl-certificates/how-to-force-redirect-http-to-https-using-htaccess/)
- [Differences between Let's Encrypt SSL certificates and traditional CA](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/ssl-security/ssl-certificates/differences-between-lets-encrypt-ssl-certificates-and-traditional-ca/)