SSL Certificates
Secure your website with trusted SSL certificates. Protect your visitors' data and build trust.
What Is an SSL Certificate?
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypts the connection between your visitors' browsers and your website, ensuring sensitive data stays private and secure.
Strong Encryption
256-bit encryption secures all data between your visitors and your server — passwords, payments, and personal info stay safe.
Trust Seal
Display the padlock icon and HTTPS in browsers. Visitors trust secure sites — 84% would abandon a purchase on an insecure page.
SEO Boost
Google gives ranking preference to HTTPS sites. SSL is a confirmed lightweight ranking signal that helps you outrank competitors.
Browser Compliance
Modern browsers flag HTTP sites as "Not Secure." Avoid the warning — SSL ensures full browser compatibility.
Choose Your SSL Certificate
From free auto-renewing certificates to premium EV SSL for enterprises. All prices in Kenyan Shillings (KES).
Let's Encrypt
Auto-Renew
- Domain Validation (DV)
- 90-day validity, auto-renewed
- Single domain
- Included on all hosting plans
Premium SSL
Organization Validation
- Organization Validation (OV)
- 1-year validity
- Company name in certificate
- $10,000 warranty
Wildcard SSL
Unlimited Subdomains
- Domain + all subdomains (*)
- 1-year validity
- Perfect for multi-site setups
- $50,000 warranty
EV SSL
Extended Validation
- Extended Validation (EV)
- 1-2 year validity
- Green address bar
- $1,500,000 warranty
SSL Certificate Questions
Everything you need to know about SSL certificates at Taifa Cloud.
Free SSL (Let's Encrypt) provides Domain Validation (DV) and auto-renews every 90 days — perfectly adequate for most websites. Premium SSL adds Organization Validation (OV), meaning your company name appears in the certificate, plus a longer 1-year validity period and a $10,000 warranty. Premium SSL also includes dedicated support for installation.
A Wildcard SSL secures your main domain plus unlimited subdomains (e.g., blog.yoursite.com, shop.yoursite.com, mail.yoursite.com) under a single certificate. If you run a website with multiple subdomains — such as a school with a portal, blog, and email subdomains — Wildcard SSL is the most cost-effective option.
Extended Validation (EV) SSL is the highest level of SSL authentication. It requires rigorous verification of your business's legal identity. When a visitor lands on your site, they'll see your company name prominently displayed in the browser's address bar — often highlighted in green. EV SSL is ideal for e-commerce stores, banks, and any site handling sensitive financial transactions. It also comes with a $1,500,000 warranty.
Free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates are issued automatically within minutes on all Taifa Cloud hosting plans — no manual action needed. Premium and Wildcard SSL certificates are typically installed within 1-2 business hours after purchase and domain verification. EV SSL may take 1-3 business days due to the thorough business validation process. Our support team handles the entire installation for you.
Secure Your Website Today
Every Taifa Cloud hosting plan comes with a free SSL certificate. Upgrade to premium for added validation and warranty.