Buy Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL for complete protection of your domain and subdomains
SSL certificate for businesses with high security and an attractive price
Purchase SSL certificate Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL

Essential Wildcard The certificate supports an unlimited number of subdomains, is issued within 5 minutes, and features SHA-256 + ECC encryption. This certificate is available to individuals, and you need to verify domain ownership via email. The Essential Wildcard certificate provides reliable protection and is compatible with all major browsers.
What is good about Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL
Simplified management
One SSL instead of a set of individual certificates.


For websites with an active structure
Are subdomains part of the project and not an exception? Then Wildcard is a logical choice.
Suitable for project growth
Does not limit the development of the site and architecture.


Stable HTTPS operation
The certificate performs well on commercial and corporate websites.
How does an SSL certificate work?
To use SSL after purchase, it must first be activated. After activation, you will receive installation instructions, allowing you to manage the certificate.
Step 1

Buy
Start by purchasing an SSL certificate. Choose one of the three types that suits you.
Step 2

Activation
You can activate the SSL certificate from the dashboard immediately after purchase or at a later time.
Step 3

Installation
You will receive instructions on how to install the SSL certificate after confirmation.
Step 4

Management
You can manage the SSL (renew, reissue, etc.) from your account panel.
Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL — one certificate for all subdomains
When a website outgrows the format of 'one page — one domain', the SSL issue becomes more complex. Subdomains appear for mail, control panels, CRM, testing versions, APIs. At that moment, it's clear that buying a separate certificate for each address is not the most sensible solution.
Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL is designed specifically for such situations. It Wildcard SSL certificate, which protects domain and all its subdomains simultaneously, without company verification and without unnecessary formalities.
What is Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL
This DV SSL certificate (Domain Validation) from Sectigo — one of the world's largest certification authorities.
Only domain ownership is verified, so issuance usually takes from 5 to 20 minutes.
One certificate covers:
example.comwww.example.com*.example.com(unlimited number of subdomains)
Subdomains can be added at any time — reissuing the certificate is not required.
What is the difference between Essential Wildcard and regular Wildcard
The name 'Essential' is no coincidence. This is a solution without marketing add-ons but with full protection.
Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL:
- does not require company verification
- suitable for commercial and non-commercial websites
- provides standard 256-bit encryption
- supported by all modern browsers
In essence, this is a basic Wildcard SSL, which covers 90% of tasks for regular websites and services.
When is Wildcard SSL truly necessary
In practice, Wildcard certificates are purchased in three cases:
- There are already many subdomains
- Subdomains are constantly being added
- It's important to simplify SSL management
If the project has mail., cp., api., shop. or test versions — Wildcard SSL saves both money and time.
Security and encryption
Sectigo Essential Wildcard uses:
- SHA-256
- 2048-bit RSA key
- 256-bit encryption for connections
This is sufficient for:
- user authentication
- user accounts
- admin panels
- SaaS projects
- corporate portals
This is not an EV certificate, but from a technical security perspective the level of protection meets modern requirements.
Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL and search engines
HTTPS has long been the standard.
A website without SSL:
- triggers warnings in browsers
- loses users' trust
- is harder to scale
After installing Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL:
- all subdomains run on HTTPS
- "Not secure" notifications disappear
- technical SEO optimization is simplified
- overall trust in the project increases
This is especially noticeable on websites with many subdomains.
For which projects is this certificate suitable?
Most often, Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL is used by:
- hosting companies
- IT services
- corporate websites
- websites with control panels
- projects with technical subdomains
If subdomains are part of the site's architecture, Wildcard SSL is a logical and practical choice.
Compatibility and installation
The certificate is easily installed on:
- Apache
- Nginx
- LiteSpeed
- cPanel
- DirectAdmin
- ISPmanager
Supported by all popular operating systems and browsers, including mobile.
Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL — it's a simple and reliable way to protect a domain and all its subdomains with one certificate.
It is issued quickly, requires no documents, and is suitable for most modern websites and services.
If you need Wildcard SSL without unnecessary bureaucracy, this is one of the most balanced options in terms of price and functionality.
Features Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL
- Enhanced wildcard certificate for businesses
- Protects all subdomains of the main domain
- Higher trust level than Positive
- Suitable for online stores
- Reliable corporate-level cryptography
- Compatible with payment gateways
- Supports modern browsers
- Free reissue without restrictions
- Convenient for scalable projects
- Fast activation without documentation
- Supports Linux and Windows servers
- Works well with load balancers
- Protection for APIs and internal services
- Suitable for SaaS platforms
- Increases customer trust
Why do you need an SSL certificate?
An SSL certificate not only encrypts the data transfer between the user and the site but also increases trust from visitors and search engines. Modern browsers mark sites without SSL as unsafe, which can negatively impact traffic and reputation.

Reliable data encryption
An SSL certificate ensures the protection of transmitted information between the website and the user. All data, including passwords and payment information, is encrypted and protected from interception by third parties.

User and browser trust
Modern browsers, such as Chrome and Firefox, label sites without SSL as unsafe. Having HTTPS increases visitor trust and improves the perception of your website.

SEO and conversion growth
You will find instructions on how SSL is a ranking factor in search engines. A secure website earns more trust, positively impacting its Google rankings, traffic, and conversion rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
| Why should you choose Sectigo Essential SSL Wildcard? | ||||||||||
It's the 'golden mean' in the SSL market. You get protection for an unlimited number of subdomains from the most recognized certification authority in the world at the lowest price. It's perfect for startups, blogs, and online stores that need basic protection without overpaying. | ||||||||||
| Does this certificate protect a domain without 'www'? | ||||||||||
Yes, when you purchase the Sectigo Essential SSL Wildcard for the domain *.site.com, the protection automatically extends to the base domain site.com. This is an industry standard that ensures the website operates correctly with any prefix. | ||||||||||
| What are the technical limits regarding the number of subdomains? | ||||||||||
There are no technical limits from Sectigo. You can secure 10, 100, or 1000 subdomains (e.g., dev.site.com, test.site.com, api.site.com) under a single license. | ||||||||||
| Is Sectigo Essential suitable for websites that accept payments? | ||||||||||
Yes, the certificate provides encryption sufficient to meet PCI DSS standards. However, larger banking systems often recommend organization-validated (OV) certificates, but for a regular online store, the Essential Wildcard is perfectly adequate. | ||||||||||
| What is meant by "automatic domain verification" in this product? | ||||||||||
This is a process where the Sectigo system verifies domain ownership without human involvement. You won’t need to take calls or send passport scans. Simply confirm ownership via a DNS record or a verification file on the hosting. | ||||||||||
| Can Sectigo Essential Wildcard be used on Windows and Linux servers? | ||||||||||
Absolutely. The certificate is universal and can be installed on Apache, Nginx, IIS, Tomcat, and any other web servers that support SSL/TLS protocols. | ||||||||||
| What financial protection does Sectigo offer? | ||||||||||
This certificate comes with a warranty of $10,000. This insurance amount protects your customers from transactional risks related to potential breaches of the certificate. | ||||||||||
| How long is the certificate valid after purchase? | ||||||||||
According to CA/B Forum standards, the validity period is 1 year (365-398 days). We recommend renewing it 14-30 days before expiration to avoid any interruptions in HTTPS service. | ||||||||||
| Will I receive a Sectigo logo for my website? | ||||||||||
Yes, you will have access to the static Sectigo Site Seal trust mark. Displaying this logo in the footer or cart can increase the likelihood of purchase by 15-20% due to the visual confirmation of security. | ||||||||||
| What should I do if I lose my private key? | ||||||||||
You can always use the free reissue function in your ProHoster account. You will need to regenerate the CSR request and go through the domain verification process again. | ||||||||||
| Does the certificate support the ECC algorithm? | ||||||||||
Yes, modern Sectigo certificates support both traditional RSA and the faster, more secure ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) algorithm, which ensures high website loading speeds. | ||||||||||
| Does Sectigo Wildcard affect website loading speed? | ||||||||||
With the support of the HTTP/2 protocol, which operates only over SSL, your website will load faster than on standard HTTP. The optimized certificate chains from Sectigo minimize delays during the SSL handshake. | ||||||||||
| Can I secure subdomains on different IP addresses? | ||||||||||
Yes. Since the Wildcard certificate is not tied to a specific IP, you can use it for subdomains that are physically on different servers and have different IP addresses. | ||||||||||
| How can I check if my server supports this SSL? | ||||||||||
If your server supports OpenSSL (which is the case for 99% of hosting providers), there will be no issues. Sectigo Essential Wildcard uses standard root certificates that are pre-installed on all operating systems. | ||||||||||
| Why is Sectigo Essential Wildcard more expensive than regular SSL? | ||||||||||
The price difference is due to versatility. Regular SSL protects only one address, while Wildcard protects your entire project structure. This saves you hundreds of dollars if you have more than two subdomains. |










