Choose the type of SSL certificate that’s right for you.
Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificate
Ideal for 1 website.*
PRICES AS LOW AS
$69.99
/yr
You pay $209.97 today
Renews Jun. 2026 for $99.99/yr ($299.97 total)
- Standard level of validation (recommended for personal websites).
Boosts Google® rankings.
Strong SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption.
Displays padlock in address bar.
Trust Seal to verify visitor data protected.
30-day money back guarantee.
24/7 expert support — always there for you.
Auto-validation, issuance in minutes.
- *To protect multiple websites, see Multi-domain SAN SSL.
- *To protect all subdomains, see Wildcard SSL.
Depending on your domain, yearly validation steps may be required.
Fully managed — for you
Managed DV SSL Service
Ideal for 1 website, fully managed for you.*
PRICES AS LOW AS
$119.99
/yr
You pay $239.98 today
Renews Jun. 2025 for $199.99/yr ($399.98 total) ++
Includes 1 Managed DV SSL Certificate with automated installation, maintenance, updates, and optimization fully managed by us.
Includes everything in the standard level Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificate plus:
Installs your SSL Certificate.
Configures and redirects to your https.
Updates mixed content errors, sitemap, and firewall settings.
Ongoing support for website changes.
No encryption downtime with automatic reinstallation of your SSL at the end of annual validation, including troubleshooting.
- *To protect multiple websites, learn more about Managed Multi-Domain SAN SSL.
- *To protect up to 10 subdomains, learn more about Managed Wildcard SSL.
- Service applicable on one server and requires hosting platforms with a control panel.
Organizational Validation (OV) SSL Certificate
Ideal for 1 non-ecommerce organization (or) business website.*
PRICES AS LOW AS
$135.99
/yr
You pay $407.97 today
Renews Jun. 2026 for $169.99/yr ($509.97 total)
- Higher level of validation (recommended for organizations).
Boosts Google® rankings.
Strong SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption.
Displays padlock in address bar.
Trust Seal to verify visitor data protected.
30-day money back guarantee.
24/7 expert support — always there for you.
- *To protect multiple websites, see Multi-domain SAN SSL.
- *To protect all subdomains, see Wildcard SSL.
OV SSL certificates revalidate each year for the life of your subscription.
Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate
Ideal for 1 ecommerce website.*
PRICES AS LOW AS
$124.99
/yr
You pay $249.98 today
Renews Jun. 2025 for $249.99/yr ($499.98 total)
- The highest level of validation (recommended for ecommerce).
Boosts Google® rankings.
Strong SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption.
Displays padlock in address bar.
Trust Seal to verify visitor data protected.
30-day money back guarantee.
24/7 expert support — always there for you.
- *To protect multiple websites, see Multi-domain SAN SSL.
EV SSL certificates revalidate each year for the life of your subscription.
- Request the SSL: Specify your domain name and the type of web server that hosts your site.
- Verify your SSL: Verify you control your domain which depends on the SSL certificate and web server.
- Download and install your SSL: Download your primary and intermediate certificates from the SSL dashboard.
- Redirect HTTP: Once installed, redirect your visitors to the HTTPS version of your site.
- Check installation: Enter your URL into a browser and look for the padlock icon. If it’s there, installation is complete.
What’s an SSL certificate and how does it work?
It starts with data encryption.
A SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate helps build trust. It authenticates your website’s identity and enables an encrypted connection regardless of the browser customers are using.
Your site data is now protected.
With an SSL, all the data passing to and from your website is encrypted to help ensure privacy and prevent exposure to hackers and cyberattacks.
The padlock says it all.
Once your SSL connection is complete, look for the padlock and HTTPS next to your domain. That padlock states that your site data is protected, which could help promote trust and help improve your search ranking.
Customers shop with confidence.
The difference between a “secure” and a “not secure” website is about keeping site data protected which can help build customer trust.
Why buy your SSL certificate from GoDaddy.
We’re entrepreneur focused.
Customers have been our focus for over 25 years. We’re now trusted by 21+ million customers worldwide.
Great customer service is a goal.
Reach an expert GoDaddy Guide 24/7. They can help with any SSL certificate or website security issues you may have.
Count on an SSL authority.
We’re a founding member of the Certificate Authority Browser Forum; winners of the Online Trust Honor Roll.
More reasons to choose GoDaddy.
An SSL helps secure your customers’ most important asset: data.
Checkouts become more protected with end-to-end encryption.
Increase confidence in your brand and help improve your SEO ranking.
Meet the highest SSL protection standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, and GDPR.
The “Not Secure” search result warning goes away with an SSL certificate.
More Website Security options.
Best for complete security
Website Security
One stop solution: SSL certificate, malware scan and removal, firewall and backup recovery.
$9.99
/mo
We manage it for you
Managed SSL Services
Hassle-free automated SSL installation, then ongoing SSL maintenance for the life of your plan.
$119.99
/yr
Organizational Validation (OV) SSL Certificate
Ideal for boosting credibility for businesses, non-profits and educational institutions.
$135.99
/yr
Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate
Ideal for ecommerce websites and industries that may require higher security.
$124.99
/yr
GoDaddy Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Which SSL certificate do I need?
Unless you sell things on your personal website, a standard Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificate is fine; business websites without ecommerce should use an Organizational Validation (OV) SSL Certificate; eCommerce websites should use an Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate (DV).
What are the different types of SSL certificates?
There are three types of SSL certificates, GoDaddy offers them all. Each have with varying levels of security. Understanding what kind of SSL certificate is important when doing anything involving personal user data.
- Domain validated (DV) SSL certificate. DV certificates verify the owner of the site. The Certificate Authority sends an email to the website’s registered email address to verify its identity. No detailed information about the company is required, and the DV Certificate is the easiest to obtain and thus have a lowest level of trust.
- Organizational validated (OV) SSL certificate. The Certificate Authority is required to validate the organization, physical location address and the website’s domain name. The process takes about 2-3 days. OV certificates have a moderate level of trust, and are fine for public-facing websites with lower-level transactions.
- Extended validation (EV) SSL certificate. This is the SSL certificate with the highest level of security and is optimum for sites that deal with sensitive information. Before issuing an EV SSL certificate, the Certificate Authority thoroughly reviews the applicant; The review process entails examination of corporate documents, confirmation of identity, and verifies relevant information through a third-party database.
How many separate domains can I protect with an SSL certificate?*
Depending on how your website is configured, you might want to use something other than a single-domain SSL certificate.
- Wildcard SSL certificates cover all of a domain name’s subdomains. For example, you can secure *.coolexample.com, which would cover shop.coolexample.com, www.coolexample.com and any other subdomains.
- UCC SSL certificates can cover multiple subdomains, unique domain names and websites. For example, you can secure www.coolexample.com, mail.coolexample.com and www.awesomeexample.com.
What is the difference between a standard Domain Validated (DV) SSL Certificate and Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate?
All SSL-protected sites display the https:// prefix in the URL address bar. Sites protected with a GoDaddy Premium EV SSL certificate display a green browser bar to quickly assure visitors that the organization's legal and physical existence is verified according to strict industry standards. When you buy a GoDaddy's Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificate, it involves the most extensive vetting process. We verify the control of the domain and legitimacy of your company by validating the legal name, address, phone number and other business information. The process takes about 30 days, but we've got you covered during that time. GoDaddy EV SSL certificates come with a free Standard SSL to use during the vetting process, so you can keep your transactions secure while you wait.
For more information, see What are the advantages of a Premium Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificate for your business?
How long will I have to wait for my GoDaddy SSL certificate?
A GoDaddy standard Domain Validated SSL (DV) Certificate usually takes 5 minutes or less. A GoDaddy Deluxe SSL (OV) takes 3-5 business days, because we’re validating not just domain ownership but also the existence of the organization or business on the SSL application. For GoDaddy (EV) SSL Certificates, there is an extensive vetting process that starts with an in-depth application. Before you start, pull together details about your business, such as registration number, incorporation or registration agent and any relevant jurisdiction information.