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# SSL certificate and HTTPS

With an SSL certificate, your website or drive works on a secure HTTPS protocol, encrypting the data transmitted between your site and its visitors.

SSL certificates are provided **automatically and free of charge** for all websites created on Wfolio.

### Benefits of an SSL certificate

* The data of your website visitors is securely encrypted.

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* Browsers mark your website as **trusted**.
* Websites using HTTPS tend to **rank higher** in search results.

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An SSL certificate is issued automatically within **24 hours** after connecting a domain to your website.
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### Frequently Asked Questions

* **How do I get an SSL certificate?**\
  SSL certificates are issued **automatically and free of charge** for all websites on Wfolio.
* **I’m connecting a domain. When will the SSL certificate be activated?**\
  For **.wfolio.pro** domains, the certificate is active immediately\
  For other domains: within **3 hours** if you purchased the [domain through Wfolio](/getting-started/en/domain/new.md) or within **24 hours** if you connected an [external domain](/getting-started/en/domain/existing-domain.md).
* **My domain registrar is offering an SSL certificate service. Should I accept it?**\
  No. Wfolio provides **free automatic SSL certificates**, so there’s no need to purchase an additional one.\
  Registrars may offer this as a temporary free service, but it can later become paid.\
  We recommend **disabling any extra services** offered by your registrar.