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Ideal for smaller websites and blogs.

  • 25 GB storage
  • 1 email address
  • Vulnerability and malware scans We scan daily for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes.
  • Automatic backups Automatic updates for core, plugins, themes, and PHP version. Backups are created daily and stored for up to 7 days.
  • AI Website Builder for WordPress Create your own website in minutes. AI builds a customised WordPress site based on your input, ready to adjust as you like.
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Grow

For websites with higher demands.

  • 50 GB storage
  • 5 email addresses
  • Vulnerability and malware scans We scan daily for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes.
  • Automatic backups + 1 year Jetpack Vault included Automatic updates for core, plugins, themes, and PHP version. Backups are created daily and stored for up to 7 days. Jetpack Vault is available as a voucher for 1 year free of charge, without entering customer or payment details.
  • AI Website Builder for WordPress Create your own website in minutes. AI builds a customised WordPress site based on your input, ready to adjust as you like.
  • AI Assistant for content & design AI helps create text, images, pages, and blog posts, as well as customised WordPress design adjustments.

Boost

More storage and performance for fast growth.

  • 75 GB storage
  • 10 email addresses
  • Vulnerability and malware scans + automatic removal We scan daily for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes. Detected malware is removed automatically for optimum security.
  • Automatic backups + 1 year Jetpack Vault included Automatic updates for core, plugins, themes, and PHP version. Backups are created daily and stored for up to 7 days. Jetpack Vault is available as a voucher for 1 year free of charge, without entering customer or payment details.
  • AI Website Builder for WordPress Create your own website in minutes. AI builds a customised WordPress site based on your input, ready to adjust as you like.
  • AI Assistant for content & design AI helps create text, images, pages, and blog posts, as well as customised WordPress design adjustments.

E-Commerce

Maximum performance for large projects

  • 100 GB storage
  • 10 email addresses
  • Vulnerability and malware scans + automatic removal We scan daily for malware and WordPress-specific vulnerabilities in plugins and themes. Detected malware is removed automatically for optimum security.
  • Automatic backups + 1 year Jetpack Vault included Automatic updates for core, plugins, themes, and PHP version. Backups are created daily and stored for up to 7 days. Jetpack Vault is available as a voucher for 1 year free of charge, without entering customer or payment details.
  • AI Website Builder for WordPress Create your own website in minutes. AI builds a customised WordPress site based on your input, ready to adjust as you like.
  • AI Assistant for content & design AI helps create text, images, pages, and blog posts, as well as customised WordPress design adjustments.
  • Shop with WooCommerceGet WooCommerce pre-installed with all the essential plugins for an online shop.
  • 5 GB high-speed database

Benefits of an SSL/TLS certificate

Protect your data transactions

SSL secures the browser connection between visitors and your website with up to 256-bit encryption. This means all transmitted data is protected from third parties attempting to access it.

Anti-phishing

You can protect your customers against phishing (attempting to gain sensitive data from usernames) with SSL Business/Premium. Not only will our partner Sectigo check that your company owns and has the right to use the domain, but also that your company is registered and in good standing.

Builds trust with your site visitors

You want your visitors to feel confident that you are protecting the information they submit on your website. Sectigo is a global leader in internet security, meaning you have leading SSL security standards at your fingertips.

Better ranking with Google

Google ranks websites with SSL higher compared to sites without security certification. Professionally validated sites can receive up to 6% higher rankings in search results!

Site Seal

Site Seals are tiny images that let your website visitors know that your page is encrypted and safe. Users are more likely to trust websites with this proven and well-recognised symbol for online security.

Browse the internet safely

Our SSL certificates are compatible with all major browsers and mobile devices so your visitors and customers know their data is protected and encrypted.

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Your personal consultant

After you order, your personal consultant will guide and support you every step of the way.

24/7 expert support

Technical questions? Our award-winning experts are always available to help by phone, chat or email.
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Free SSL - FAQs

What is the difference between an SSL certificate and an SSL Wildcard certificate?

A regular SSL certificate covers only one domain and one subdomain within that domain. This might be sufficient to webmasters that own a single website and don’t plan on adding any additional subdomains.

Wildcard SSL certificates, on the other hand, are a special type of SSL certificate, and can cover websites with multiple subdomains, saving you time and money.

When you purchase the Wildcard SSL, you need to place an asterisk (*) before the domain level that you want to encrypt. This signals that all subdomain variants should automatically be covered even if some are added later.

How important is an SSL Wildcard certificate for search engine optimisation (SEO)?

According to Google, having an SSL certificate is the easiest thing a webmaster can do to improve their SEO rankings. Google rewards all website owners with a minor ranking boost when they switch from HTTP to HTTPS, thereby enhancing security measures. With a Wildcard SSL certificate, it’s even easier to signal to Google that all your subdomains are secure, which results in more trust from your website visitors.

How do I activate/install my SSL Wildcard certificate?

Setting up your free SSL Wildcard certificate from IONOS can be done directly in the Control Panel. Log in and simply follow these step-by-step instructions to issue the SSL certificate to the desired domain. Once your SSL Wildcard certificate has successfully gone through the validation process, it will be installed in your webspace, and automatically activated.

What are the advantages of a free SSL Wildcard certificate?

There are numerous benefits to an SSL Wildcard cert: * The main one being that you show your visitors you take website security seriously by having this maximum encryption, which in turn helps gain their trust. * The SSL Wildcard certificate enables you to secure all your subdomains under one certificate and gives you the possibility to add other subdomains later without having to re-issue your certificate. The certificate grows with your business. * A faster HTTP/2 connection isn’t possible without an SSL certificate. Since HTTP/2 is becoming the new standard for websites, enhancing usability and speed, you’re more than prepared with your free Wildcard SSL certificate from IONOS. * Another advantage is that you get an SSL certificate for free with certain IONOS products, and it remains free forever, meaning long-lasting security without having to spend a penny.

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  • Secures data transfers
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