Simply choose the SSL plan that suits your website, complete the required validation, and install it on your domain. If your website is hosted with Crazy Domains, SSL is installed automatically or our support can help with the installation. If your hosting is elsewhere, you’ll usually need to generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) from your hosting provider or server before the certificate can be issued.

A free SSL provides basic encryption for your website. An advanced SSL offers added trust benefits such as higher validation levels, business verification, warranty coverage, and stronger customer confidence. Learn more about the differences here.

There are three main types of SSL validation. Domain Validation (DV) confirms you own the domain. Organisation Validation (OV) confirms both the domain and the business behind it. Extended Validation (EV) provides the highest level of verification and trust.

SSL certificates are always issued with a limited time period, and need to be renewed on expiry. As part of an industry-wide update, from 15 March 2026, the maximum validity of publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates changed to 200 days. But there’s no need to worry — when you buy a 1-year SSL certificate from Crazy Domains, you’ll still receive 1 full year of protection and coverage. To meet the new compliance rules, the certificate may be reissued during your subscription period, so you continue to enjoy uninterrupted security for the full term you purchased.

To check if a website has an SSL certificate, check the address bar on the browser. The website’s URL should have a padlock icon on the left and an HTTPS (not HTTP) address. This tells users that the website has an SSL certificate and it’s safe to provide confidential details on it.

Your website doesn't need an SSL certificate to function. But without one, search engines like Google will tag your website as unsecure to warn users against leaving personal information on your website and may potentially not appear on search rankings. Not to mention that your website will be more vulnerable to cyber threats.

Here are some of the most important reasons why you should get an SSL certificate:


Secure user data
SSL essentially encrypts confidential data into a code or a cipher so only the intended receiver can access it. This protects all information that users provide when signing in or doing transactions through your website. SSL encryption keeps private information from being stolen or tampered with by cybercriminals.


Domain authentication
Getting an SSL certificate requires you to undergo a validation process by the Certificate Authority (CA). This confirms the authenticity of your website, domain, and business. Having an SSL certificate means your website is legitimate.


Improve search rankings
Search engines, especially Google, value user safety. Therefore, websites with HTTPS are ranked higher on the search results.


Earn customer trust and boost conversions
An SSL certificate comes with a padlock icon. This is a visual indication to potential customers that their data is secured should they decide to do business with you.