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Free SSL vs Paid SSL: What You Actually Need

Quick answer: Free SSL vs Paid SSL: What You Actually Need from WebJi®, billed in INR with 18% GST on the invoice. Email support@webji.services is 24/7 in Hindi and English (average first reply under 60 minutes). Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only. The company has been in this business since 2005.
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Quick Answer: Free vs Paid SSL

Encryption-wise they are identical — a Let's Encrypt DV certificate and a commercial DV certificate both give the padlock and the same TLS strength. What money buys is validation, warranty and coverage:

FactorFree (Let's Encrypt)Paid (Sectigo class)
ValidationDV onlyDV, OV or EV
Organization identity shownNoOV/EV verify legal entity
WarrantyNone₹———— (coverage varies)
WildcardYes, via DNS-01Yes (₹7,500/yr class)
SupportCommunity docsIssuer support desk
Renewal90-day automated1–2 year terms

Most sites need only free DV — WebJi® includes it on every plan. OV/EV and wildcard needs start with stores and portals: compare wildcard SSL or the SSL certificate cost table before paying.

What Every SSL Certificate Does (Encryption)

Install the certificate on the account that actually serves the site, force HTTPS, then view the page source for http:// images, stylesheets or scripts. The padlock stays broken until those are HTTPS too. Renewal should be automatic; if the padlock disappears, check that the certificate is still bound to this hostname.

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The Real Differences: Validation Levels (DV, OV, EV)

The Real Differences: Validation Levels (DV, OV, EV). Do the change this heading names on one site first, then check it in a private browser window or in the mail client, depending on the topic. Change one setting at a time, and undo it if the result is wrong before you try the next. If you want the Jaipur desk to look with you, email support@webji.services — that mailbox is staffed 24/7 in Hindi and English. Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.

Warranties and Support: What You Pay For

Allow 80 and 443 to the world, and restrict SSH (22) or RDP (3389) to known IPs. A site that times out after a firewall change is usually a closed web port, not a dead server. If you lock yourself out, use the console in the client area or email support@webji.services before you reboot in a loop.

Wildcard and Multi-Domain Needs

Wildcard and Multi-Domain Needs. Do the change this heading names on one site first, then check it in a private browser window or in the mail client, depending on the topic. Change one setting at a time, and undo it if the result is wrong before you try the next. If you want the Jaipur desk to look with you, email support@webji.services — that mailbox is staffed 24/7 in Hindi and English. Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.

SEO Impact: HTTPS Is HTTPS

How this plays out with wildcard SSL: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.

Which Should Your Website Use?

How this plays out with SSL warranty amounts: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is free SSL as safe as a paid certificate?

For “Is free SSL as safe as a paid certificate”: Most sites need only free DV — WebJi® includes it on every plan. OV/EV and wildcard needs start with stores and portals: compare wildcard SSL or the SSL certificate cost table before paying.

What is Let's Encrypt and do browsers trust it?

Encryption-wise they are identical — a Let's Encrypt DV certificate and a commercial DV certificate both give the padlock and the same TLS strength. What money buys is validation, warranty and coverage:

When does a business actually need paid SSL?

Most sites need only free DV — WebJi® includes it on every plan. OV/EV and wildcard needs start with stores and portals: compare wildcard SSL or the SSL certificate cost table before paying.

What is the difference between DV, OV and EV certificates?

On shared plans it is pre-configured; on custom-quoted tiers you choose the values, and our Jaipur desk sizes them against your actual traffic before you commit.

Does free SSL affect SEO the same as paid?

For “Does free SSL affect SEO the same as paid”: Most sites need only free DV — WebJi® includes it on every plan. OV/EV and wildcard needs start with stores and portals: compare wildcard SSL or the SSL certificate cost table before paying.

Do I need a wildcard SSL certificate for subdomains?

For “Do I need a wildcard SSL certificate for subdomains”: Most sites need only free DV — WebJi® includes it on every plan. OV/EV and wildcard needs start with stores and portals: compare wildcard SSL or the SSL certificate cost table before paying.

Is WebJi® an Indian company?

Yes. WebJi® is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan and has operated since 2005. Billing, support and governance all run from India.

Do you provide GST invoices?

Every purchase and renewal gets a GST invoice with our GSTIN, and hosting prices are quoted exclusive of 18% GST. Claim input credit as applicable.

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