Free SSL Certificates
All supported* Porkbun domains using our default nameservers come with a FREE wildcard SSL certificate issued by Let’s Encrypt. Protect your visitors, ensure browser acceptance, and boost ranking of your site all with our free certificate that works just like an expensive traditional certificate.
*Domains over 53 characters in length may not be supported.
Every Website Should Be Secure
Get your FREE SSL with a new domain registration!
What is an SSL Certificate?
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a cryptographic protocol that encrypts the communications sent between a user and your website. It creates a secure connection between two devices, such as a website and a user's computer. This helps protect your site visitors from having their information stolen from eavesdroppers or man-in-the-middle attacks, such as passwords or credit card information.
These days, an SSL certificate is basically required to make your site accessible on the internet. Many modern browsers will show a warning when visiting a site that does not have an SSL, causing users to leave your site before it's even loaded. That's why we offer a free SSL certificate with every domain, helping to bring trust to your website and create a safer internet for all.
Each SSL Certificate Includes
Universal Support
Our free SSL is supported by all major browsers, including ones for mobile and smart devices.
Maintenance
We handle all the steps for generation and renewal, and if you're on our hosting, installation too!
Wildcard
In addition to your root domain, we generate a "wildcard" certificate that protects your subdomains like www.
Free Forever
Your SSL Certificate is free for as long as the domain is registered here at Porkbun.
More About SSL Certificates
If you’re using our web hosting
You’re all set! We take care of all the background work to ensure your SSL certificate is up to date and properly installed and running, so you just kick back and relax (or ya know, work on that email campaign you said you would have done this week…)
If you’re using third party web hosting
Most web hosts will automatically include an SSL certificate of their own, in which case you’re already covered. If however your web host does not provide one, you can always download ours and upload it to their servers. Please note, you will need to manually generate a new certificate and update it with your web host every 60 to 90 days. Learn how to download your free SSL certificate
Additionally, if you’re running your own server, you can use our API to download your SSL certificate directly. Learn more.
