{"id":5705,"date":"2025-11-21T11:29:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&#038;p=5705"},"modified":"2025-11-21T11:29:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:29:46","slug":"what-is-autossl-vs-regular-ssl","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/ssls\/what-is-autossl-vs-regular-ssl\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is AutoSSL vs Regular SSL?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<!-- Article Structure Version 2 Style -->\r\n\r\n\t\t<style> #eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:2;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}@media only screen and (max-width:1025px){#eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:2;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{padding:20px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;}.eckb-article-content-created-date-container,.eckb-article-content-last-updated-date-container,.eckb-article-content-author-container,.eckb-article-content-article-views-counter-container,.eckb-ach__article-meta__date-created,.eckb-ach__article-meta__author,.eckb-ach__article-meta__views_counter,.eckb-ach__article-meta__date-updated{color:#003e71;font-size:14px !important;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:768px){#eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 .eckb-article-toc{position:relative;float:left;width:100%;height:auto;top:0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{order:3;margin-top:0px!important;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{order:2;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{order:1;margin-top:0px!important;}}<\/style>    \r\n\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-page-container-v2\" class=\"eckb-article-page-content-counter eckb_ap_active_theme_hosted-bootstrap \" data-mobile_breakpoint=\"768\">    <div id=\"eckb-article-header\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-body\">  <div id=\"eckb-article-left-sidebar\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t        <article id=\"eckb-article-content\" data-article-id=\"5705\" >\r\n\r\n              <div id=\"eckb-article-content-header-v2\"><div id=\"eckb-article-content-header-row-1\"><div class=\"eckb-article-content-header-row-left-group\"><div id=\"eckb-article-back-navigation-container\"><div class=\"eckb-navigation-back  \"  style=\"margin-top: 0px; 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Unlike traditional SSL certificates, which require manual generation, validation, installation, and renewal, AutoSSL handles these steps seamlessly, ensuring your website is consistently protected without administrative intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AutoSSL primarily issues Domain Validated (DV) certificates, which encrypt website traffic and authenticate domain ownership. Regular SSL certificates, including Organization Validated (OV) and Extended Validation (EV), may provide additional verification of business identity, but require manual configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AutoSSL is ideal for most standard websites and small businesses that need hassle-free protection. With AutoSSL, Hosted.com\u00ae customers can maintain a secure, professional website while minimizing the technical burden of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/ssls\/to-install-an-ssl-certificate\/\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com KBs - How To Install A SSL Certificate\" title=\"Hosted.com - How To Install A SSL Certificate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSL management<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/h4><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-an-ssl-certificate\">What is an SSL Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-install-an-ssl-certificate\">How to Install an SSL Certificate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#additional-information\">Additional Information<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#l\">Login to Hosted.com\u00ae Account<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#login-in-to-c-panel-from-your-hosting-package\">Login to cPanel from your Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-an-ssl-certificate\">What is an SSL Certificate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_key_certificate\" alt=\"Link to Wikipedia - Public Key Certificate - TLS\/SSL\" title=\"Wikipedia - Public Key Certificate - TLS\/SSL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSL\/TLS<\/a> Certificate is a digital accreditation that authenticates websites and encrypts data transmitted between a client and a server, making it virtually impossible for hackers to intercept and read the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-install-an-ssl-certificate\">How to Install an SSL Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can purchase an SSL certificate directly from Hosted.com\u00ae or claim a free one included with certain Web Hosting or WordPress Hosting plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a Certificate Signing Request (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/ssls\/certificate-signing-request-csr\/\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com KBs - What Is A Certificate Signing Request - CSR\" title=\"Hosted.com - What Is A Certificate Signing Request - CSR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSR<\/a>) from your web server. This file includes details about your domain and organization, as well as your private and public keys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide the CSR to the Certificate Authority (CA) you\u2019re using. Complete the required Domain Control Validation (DCV). Once verified, the CA will issue your SSL certificate files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In most cases, Hosted.com\u00ae will automatically handle the installation of certificates purchased through us. If you\u2019re using a third-party certificate, you can upload the files manually in cPanel\u2019s SSL\/TLS Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your server settings are updated to point to the new SSL certificate. This may involve updating virtual hosts and security configurations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test your SSL certificate using tools like SSL Labs\u2019 SSL Test or your browser to confirm it\u2019s installed correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Update your site\u2019s settings and internal links to load all resources over HTTPS. This ensures a secure browsing experience for your visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/hosted-dv-ssl-tls-certificate.png\" alt=\"What Is AutoSSL vs Regular SSL\" title=\"What Is AutoSSL vs Regular SSL\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-information\">Additional Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automatic Renewal<\/strong>: AutoSSL automatically renews certificates before expiration, preventing security warnings or downtime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong>: Hosted.com\u00ae integrates AutoSSL directly into cPanel and other platforms, making SSL deployment effortless.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Efficiency<\/strong>: AutoSSL reduces administrative overhead and eliminates recurring renewal fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security Standards<\/strong>: AutoSSL certificates meet industry-standard encryption requirements, including 256-bit encryption for sensitive data protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalability<\/strong>: AutoSSL is suitable for multiple domains and subdomains, streamlining management for growing businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limitations<\/strong>: AutoSSL certificates are DV only; businesses requiring higher verification levels should consider OV or EV certificates for additional trust indicators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"l\">Login to Hosted.com\u00ae Account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Go to the Hosted.com\u00ae website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/login\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Account Login\" title=\"Hosted.com - Account Login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Account Login<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Enter your <strong>Email<\/strong> and <strong>Password<\/strong> and click the <strong>Sign In<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/images\/kb\/renew-a-domain-2.png\" alt=\"Renew A Domain - Hosted.com\u00ae Sign In Webpage\" title=\"How To Renew A Domain - Hosted.com\u00ae Sign In\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>3. You will see the Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard, displaying the <strong>Manage Account<\/strong> menu on the left and your <strong>Account Information<\/strong>, <strong>Account Overview<\/strong> and <strong>Open Support Tickets<\/strong> on the right. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/hosted-dashboard-manage-services.png\" alt=\"Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard Manage Services\" title=\"Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard Manage Services\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"login-in-to-c-panel-from-your-hosting-package\">Login to cPanel from your Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Click on <strong>Manage Services<\/strong> to view the sub-dropdown menu and select the hosting package for the domain you want to work with &#8211; in our example we are using WordPress Hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Click the <strong>Manage<\/strong> button to the right of the domain name you want to access.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/hosted-dashboard-wordpress.png\" alt=\"Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard WordPress Hosting\" title=\"Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard WordPress Hosting\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>6. The display will now show <strong>Product Information<\/strong>, <strong>Quick Manage<\/strong>, <strong>Resource Usage<\/strong> and <strong>Site Statistics<\/strong> for that domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/hosted-wordpress-cpanel.png\" alt=\"Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard Manage Services\" title=\"Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard Manage Services\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>7. 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