SSL at Bragghost
Every Bragghost hosting account includes Free and Auto SSL certificates by default. This means your website is automatically protected with HTTPS encryption at no extra cost, and certificates renew automatically so you don’t have to worry about downtime or expiration.
For most websites — personal blogs, portfolios, small business pages, and even many professional sites — the free SSL is more than enough.
When Premium SSL Might Make Sense
Premium SSL certificates are optional upgrades. They don’t make your site “more encrypted” than the free SSL, but they do offer extra features that can be valuable for certain situations:
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Business Validation: Some premium SSLs verify your business identity, which can add credibility for customers.
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Extended Validation (EV): Higher-end SSLs display your organization details in the certificate and can come with a visible trust indicator.
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Wildcard Coverage: Wildcard SSLs secure your domain plus all its subdomains (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com, shop.yourdomain.com).
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Warranty Protection: Premium SSLs often include warranties, which provide financial protection in the rare event of a certificate failure.
These are especially useful for:
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Ecommerce websites that accept online payments.
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High-traffic businesses where brand trust is critical.
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Websites using multiple subdomains that need a single certificate to cover all of them.
Free Vs. Paid SSL Certificates
Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide whether a Free SSL is enough for your site or if a Premium SSL might be worth considering.
| Feature | Free SSL (AutoSSL – Included) | Premium SSL (Optional Upgrade) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free with every hosting plan | Annual fee (varies by certificate) |
| Setup | Automatic – no action required | Manual activation through Bragghost |
| Renewal | Auto-renews every 90 days | 1–2 year terms, manual renewal |
| Encryption Strength | 256-bit encryption | 256-bit encryption (same) |
| Validation | Domain Validation (DV) only | Organization Validation (OV) or Extended Validation (EV) available |
| Warranty | None | Warranty protection against certificate issues |
| Site Seal | None | Optional trust seal for customer reassurance |
| Best For | Personal sites, blogs, small businesses | Ecommerce sites, high-traffic businesses, organizations needing extra validation and trust signals |
Which Option Should You Choose?
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Stick with Free SSL if you’re running a personal site, blog, or simple business website.
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Consider Premium SSL if you’re running an ecommerce store, expect high transaction volumes, or want the added assurance of validation and warranty.
At Bragghost, you’re always covered with Free SSL. Premium SSL is available only if you need the extra features — it’s not required for most websites.
