SSL Certificates
Secure your website, protect your visitors and boost your Google rankings. Every TMSA hosting plan includes a free SSL — or get a premium certificate for maximum trust.
Why You Need an SSL Certificate
Encrypts Data
Protects sensitive info like passwords and payment details between your site and visitors.
Google Ranking
Google gives preference to HTTPS sites. An SSL helps your SEO rankings directly.
Browser Trust
Without SSL, Chrome and Firefox show a "Not Secure" warning that drives visitors away.
Accept Payments
SSL is required by payment gateways like PayFast, Peach Payments and PayGate.
SSL Certificate Plans
All TMSA cPanel hosting plans include a free Let's Encrypt SSL. Need more? Upgrade below.
Free SSL
- Let's Encrypt Certificate
- HTTPS Padlock
- Auto-Renewal
- Included with all hosting plans
- Single Domain
Domain Validated SSL
- Comodo / Sectigo Certificate
- HTTPS + Green Padlock
- 99.9% Browser Compatibility
- $10,000 Warranty
- Single Domain
Wildcard SSL
- Covers all subdomains
- *.yourdomain.co.za
- 99.9% Browser Compatibility
- $50,000 Warranty
- Ideal for complex sites
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get a free SSL with my hosting?
Yes — all TMSA cPanel hosting plans include a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate that auto-renews every 90 days. It's activated automatically when you sign up.
What's the difference between free and paid SSL?
Free Let's Encrypt SSL covers the basics — HTTPS and browser padlock. Paid certificates offer higher warranty amounts, organisation validation, and are required by some enterprise systems and payment processors.
How long does SSL installation take?
Free SSL activates within minutes of hosting setup. Paid DV SSL certificates typically issue within 1–2 hours after domain validation. Wildcard SSL can take up to 24 hours.
Will SSL affect my website speed?
Modern SSL has negligible impact on speed. In fact, HTTPS enables HTTP/2 which is significantly faster than HTTP/1.1.
I already have a website — can I add SSL?
Yes. Contact our team and we'll install your SSL certificate and redirect your site from HTTP to HTTPS without downtime.