How to choose an SSL certificate
Start with the number of domains and subdomains, validation level, installation path and whether the certificate protects a website, shop, panel, e-mail or brand.
Free DV is often enough for simple sites, while OV/EV, wildcard and multi-domain certificates solve more formal or complex scenarios.
SSL, e-mail and BIMI
SSL protects connections and panels, but brand-logo visibility in e-mail requires a separate BIMI path and VMC or CMC certificates.
For e-mail, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, domain reputation and spoofing protection are just as important.
SSL during migration
When moving a website, DNS, certificates, HTTPS redirects and Mixed Content tests should be planned before the final traffic switch.
Hostilla.pl can connect SSL with hosting, domain, e-mail, backups and technical support.
Is free SSL enough for a company website?
For many company websites a free DV certificate is enough for HTTPS. If formal company validation is needed, OV or EV should be considered.
When should I choose wildcard SSL?
Wildcard is useful when many subdomains of one domain need protection, such as www, shop, panel and webmail.
How is multi-domain different from wildcard?
Wildcard covers subdomains of one domain, while multi-domain SAN can protect different domains or hosts with one certificate.
What do VMC and CMC provide?
VMC and CMC support BIMI, which displays a brand logo next to e-mail messages in mail services that support the standard.