SSL Certificates

Secure Your Website with RapidSSL

Protect your website with trusted SSL encryption, fast domain validation, and affordable certificate options for both single-domain and multi-subdomain use cases.

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Issued in Minutes
Up to 256-bit Encryption
Browser Trusted
Domain Validation
Website security and SSL encryption
SSL Certificate Options

Choose the Right Certificate for Your Site

Both RapidSSL certificates offer fast domain validation and trusted encryption. Choose based on whether you need subdomain coverage.

RapidSSL
₦ 30,000 /yr
Per year · single domain

Secure your primary domain with trusted DV SSL encryption. Fast issuance, browser-trusted, and HTTPS-enabled.

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  • Secures Primary Domain
  • Issued in Minutes
  • Domain Validation (DV)
  • Up to 256-bit Encryption
  • HTTPS & Browser Padlock
  • Trusted by All Major Browsers
  • Unlimited Server Licenses
  • 99% Browser Compatibility
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RapidSSL Wildcard
₦ 300,000 /yr
Per year · primary domain + all subdomains

One certificate secures your primary domain and every subdomain, ideal for businesses running mail, shop, portal, or blog subdomains.

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  • Secures *.yourdomain.com
  • Primary Domain Included
  • Unlimited Subdomains Covered
  • Issued in Minutes
  • Domain Validation (DV)
  • Up to 256-bit Encryption
  • HTTPS & Browser Padlock
  • Trusted by All Major Browsers
  • Unlimited Server Licenses
  • Single Certificate Management
Why SSL

Every Website Needs SSL

SSL certificates encrypt data between your website and its visitors, display the HTTPS padlock in browsers, and are a baseline requirement for modern websites.

Data Encryption

SSL encrypts all data transmitted between your website and visitors, protecting login credentials, form submissions, and personal information from interception.

Browser Trust

Websites without SSL are flagged as "Not Secure" in Chrome, Firefox, and other modern browsers. An SSL certificate keeps your visitors confident and your bounce rate low.

SEO Benefit

Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal. A valid SSL certificate contributes to your site's search engine visibility and signals quality to search algorithms.

Visitor Confidence

The padlock icon in the browser address bar communicates that your site is legitimate and your visitors' information is protected.

Side-by-Side Comparison

RapidSSL vs RapidSSL Wildcard

Feature RapidSSL RapidSSL Wildcard
Price ₦30,000/yr ₦300,000/yr
Primary Domain Secured
Subdomain Coverage
Wildcard Certificate
Validation Type Domain (DV) Domain (DV)
Issuance Speed Minutes Minutes
Up to 256-bit Encryption
HTTPS & Browser Padlock
Unlimited Server Licenses
Ideal For Single domain sites Sites with subdomains
A wildcard certificate issued to *.yourdomain.com covers all first-level subdomains, for example: mail.yourdomain.com, shop.yourdomain.com, app.yourdomain.com, but does not cover sub-subdomains such as store.app.yourdomain.com.
Wildcard SSL

When a Wildcard Certificate Makes Sense

If your website uses subdomains for different functions, such as a separate login portal, online shop, blog, or client area, a RapidSSL Wildcard protects all of them with a single certificate.

  • E-commerce Subdomains

    Secure shop.yourdomain.com, checkout.yourdomain.com, or any commerce-related subdomain under a single wildcard certificate.

  • Email Infrastructure

    If your mail server uses a subdomain such as mail.yourdomain.com, it is covered automatically by your wildcard certificate.

  • Client Portals

    Protect client.yourdomain.com, portal.yourdomain.com, or app.yourdomain.com without purchasing separate certificates.

  • Content Subdomains

    News, blog, docs, or any additional subdomain used to separate site content are all secured under one certificate.

Website subdomain management
Use Cases

Who Needs SSL

Business Websites

Any business website collecting enquiries, contact form submissions, or client data needs SSL as a baseline.

Online Stores

E-commerce sites handling payments and customer accounts require SSL to protect transaction data and meet payment processor requirements.

WordPress Sites

WordPress recommends HTTPS sitewide. An SSL certificate prevents browser warnings and protects your admin login.

Corporate Portals

Corporate websites and intranets benefit from SSL to ensure internal data and authenticated sessions are encrypted end-to-end.

SaaS Applications

Web applications with user logins, dashboards, and API connections require encrypted connections to protect user sessions and data.

Any Public Website

From portfolios to blogs, any website accessible to the public benefits from HTTPS and the trust signal of a valid SSL certificate.

FAQ

RapidSSL Questions

RapidSSL is a trusted SSL/TLS certificate product that encrypts data between your website and its visitors. It uses domain validation (DV) for fast issuance, typically within minutes, and is trusted by all major browsers. It enables HTTPS on your website and displays the padlock icon in browser address bars.
RapidSSL certificates are typically issued within minutes of completing domain validation. The validation process confirms that you control the domain being secured, which is done automatically via email or DNS record. There is no manual review process for DV SSL certificates.
A standard RapidSSL certificate secures one specific domain , for example, yourdomain.com. A RapidSSL Wildcard certificate secures your primary domain and all of its first-level subdomains, for example, *.yourdomain.com covers mail.yourdomain.com, shop.yourdomain.com, portal.yourdomain.com, and any other subdomains you use. If you only need to secure your main domain, a standard RapidSSL is sufficient. If your site uses multiple subdomains, the wildcard option simplifies management significantly.
You need a wildcard certificate if your website uses subdomains that also need to be secured. For example, if you run your main site at yourdomain.com and also have mail.yourdomain.com, shop.yourdomain.com, and client.yourdomain.com, a wildcard certificate covers all of them under one purchase. If you only have a single domain with no subdomains, a standard RapidSSL is sufficient.
SSL protects data in transit between your website and visitors, enables HTTPS, and displays the browser padlock that users associate with security. Without SSL, modern browsers display a "Not Secure" warning on your site, which reduces trust and may increase bounce rates. Google also uses HTTPS as a positive ranking signal, making SSL beneficial for SEO. For any website that collects user data or processes transactions, SSL is essential.

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Choose the right SSL certificate for your site and enable HTTPS with fast domain validation. Questions? Our team is ready to help you select the right option.

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