SSL Certificates (Website Security Certificates)

What it is: An SSL Certificate is a digital certificate that enables encrypted communication for websites (you see the padlock icon and "https://" on secure sites). It ensures that data transmitted between a website and its users is encrypted and secure. SSL certificates are also essential for user trust and are now a baseline requirement (browsers flag non-SSL sites as "Not secure"). We provide services to procure and install SSL certificates for your websites and online platforms. This ranges from basic Domain Validation (DV) certificates to more stringent Organization Validation (OV) and Extended Validation (EV) certificates that display your company name in the browser address bar for maximum trust.

Who it's for: Any business or individual with a website should have an SSL certificate, especially if you handle sensitive information (like logins, personal data, payments) on your site. E-commerce sites, online service portals, and company websites all need SSL for security and SEO benefits (search engines prefer secure sites). If you don't have an in-house IT team, or you’re unsure how to obtain or set up an SSL, we can do it for you. We cater to both simple needs (a single domain certificate) and complex ones (wildcard certificates for multiple subdomains, or multi-domain certificates covering different domains).

Documents Required: For DV (Domain Validated) SSL certificates, no paperwork is needed – you simply need to prove control of the domain (which we handle via email verification or a DNS record). For OV (Organization Validated) and EV (Extended Validated) certificates, the Certificate Authority (CA) will require business documents to verify your company’s legitimacy. Typically, you'll need to provide your company registration documents (like MCA certificate, GST, PAN) and possibly a legal opinion letter or Dunn & Bradstreet number for EV. The CA also verifies your organization’s address and telephone listing. We will inform you exactly which documents are required based on the chosen SSL type and guide you through supplying them. We also handle generation of CSR (Certificate Signing Request) from your web server and all technical steps.

Estimated Fees: We offer a range of SSL certificates from reputed Certificate Authorities (such as Comodo/Sectigo, DigiCert, GlobalSign, etc.) at competitive prices. The cost can vary: Domain Validation SSL certificates are very affordable – some start as low as ~₹500 per year (for a single domain). OV certificates might range around ₹3,000–₹5,000 per year, and EV certificates could be around ₹8,000–₹12,000 per year, depending on the provider and warranty level. We will recommend the most cost-effective option that meets your needs (for example, a startup or blog might just need a DV cert, whereas a finance-related business might opt for EV for higher assurance). Our pricing is transparent – you'll pay the certificate cost (which we get at a discount as resellers) plus a small service fee for installation. Often, we bundle the service fee into the certificate price for convenience. For instance, if a certificate costs ₹1,000, we might charge ₹1,200 total including installation and testing. We also offer multi-year SSL plans to save you money, and free SSL options (like Let’s Encrypt) setup if you prefer a no-cost solution.

Expected Timeline: The issuance time for SSL certificates depends on the type. DV SSL certificates are issued almost instantly or within a few minutes to a couple of hours because they only require domain validation (which we complete electronically). OV SSL certificates typically take about 1–3 days since the CA will manually verify business details. EV SSL certificates involve the most rigorous checks and can take about 3–5 working days on average for the validation process. We handle the follow-ups with the CA to ensure there’s no delay. Overall, we can secure your website with basic SSL in less than a day, and even the highest validation certificate usually within a week. After issuance, we will promptly install the certificate on your server or hosting (we coordinate with your web hosting provider if needed). We then test to make sure your site shows the green padlock and is accessible via HTTPS. We also set up HTTP to HTTPS redirects for you, so all visitors automatically go to the secure version of your site.

Having a valid SSL certificate not only protects your website and users but also improves your site’s credibility and search ranking. With Vowel Enterprise’s help, you don’t need to worry about the technicalities. We’ll get your SSL in place and even remind you when it’s time to renew so that your site stays secure year after year.