What is a wildcard SSL certificate
A wildcard SSL certificate secures a domain and all of its subdomains with a single certificate — for example *.yourdomain.co.za covers blog., shop., mail. and any other subdomain.
When it's useful
- You run several subdomains and want them all secured.
- You add new subdomains often and don't want to issue a certificate each time.
Do you need to buy one?
For most BPHOST customers, no — our free AutoSSL automatically secures each subdomain as you create it, which covers the vast majority of needs. A paid wildcard is mainly useful for advanced setups or wildcard subdomains generated on the fly.
Want one?
If your setup genuinely needs a wildcard certificate, open a ticket and we'll help you choose and install the right one.