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SSL Certificates
SSL Certificates -- DV, OV & Wildcard
Encrypt every connection and show visitors they can trust you. Free certificates come with hosting; commercial certificates add business validation and wildcards.
What's included
Encryption
Protect logins, payments and personal information in transit.
Browser trust
The padlock and HTTPS that browsers expect -- no 'Not secure' warnings.
Search ranking
HTTPS is a ranking signal for search engines.
Installation help
We install and renew certificates on NewHost hosting for you.
Choose your certificate
Let's Encrypt
Automatic domain-validated certificates for sites hosted with NewHost.
Free with hosting
- Issued and renewed automatically
- Covers your domain and www
- Trusted by all major browsers
Domain Validated
Basic encryption for blogs, portfolios and small sites.
R499 per year
- Fast issuance
- Unlimited server licences
- Installation assistance
Recommended
Organisation Validated
Verified business identity for e-commerce and company websites.
R1,499 per year
- Company details verified
- Site seal
- Unlimited server licences
- Installation assistance
Wildcard
One certificate for your domain and unlimited sub-domains.
R2,999 per year
- *.yourdomain.co.za
- Unlimited sub-domains
- Unlimited server licences
- Installation assistance
Multi-domain (SAN) and EV certificates available on request. No VAT is added: the price shown is the full amount you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a paid certificate?
Not for encryption -- free Let's Encrypt certificates encrypt just as well. Paid OV certificates add verified company details, and wildcards cover all sub-domains.
Do you offer EV or multi-domain certificates?
Yes, on request. Send us an enquiry with the domains you need covered.
Is VAT added to these prices?
No. Global Software Services (Pty) Ltd, the company behind NewHost, is not registered for VAT, so no VAT is added: the price shown is the full amount you pay.
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