SSL/TLS certificate checker

An SSL certificate protects the connection between a website and its visitors. It enables HTTPS, encrypts data and improves trust. A certificate is essential when a site includes forms, user accounts, a cart, payments or other sensitive data.

Yes. An SSL certificate can cover a regular domain, a subdomain or several domains, depending on the certificate type.

They normally refer to the same thing: enabling HTTPS for a resource on a particular domain name. The difference is usually only in the wording.

Consider the certificate type, compatibility and installation method. Basic SSL is available on supported HSTQ shared-hosting plans. For VPS and dedicated servers, issuance, installation and renewal depend on the configuration.

The price depends on the certificate type, provider, validity period and number of domains or subdomains. A free certificate is sufficient for many websites, while paid certificates cover more specific requirements.

A free certificate is often sufficient for simple websites and landing pages. A paid certificate may be appropriate when you need specific compatibility, branding, formal validation or a corporate use case. Choose for the requirement, not price alone.

Yes. SSL is essential for an online store because it protects customer data, authentication, enquiries, cart activity and payment pages.

Yes. A wildcard or multi-domain certificate can cover several subdomains or domains when the project requires it.

Installation is usually straightforward with a supported hosting panel or configured web server. After issuance, connect the certificate to the domain, enable HTTPS and, when appropriate, redirect HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

Yes. HTTPS is a basic web standard. Without it, browsers may warn that a site is insecure and visitors may leave before viewing the content.

Yes, if the domain is registered and the project structure is known. In practice, issuance is often easier after the site is on the server or the domain points to the intended infrastructure.

Check how many domains you use, whether you have subdomains and what type of project you run. One domain normally needs a single-domain certificate, a subdomain network may need a wildcard certificate, and several separate domains may need a multi-domain certificate.