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- Free SSL included
- 1 website
- SSD storage
- Email accounts
- cPanel control panel
Free SSL · Included with every hosting plan
HTTPS for your website.
Free, automatic,
already activated.
Every hosting account at Bacan includes a free SSL certificate powered by Let's Encrypt. Your site gets the padlock, the HTTPS prefix and the Google SEO boost — from day one, with zero manual work.
Why SSL matters
Your website needs HTTPS. Here's why.
An SSL certificate does three things your website cannot afford to skip: it encrypts data in transit, signals trust to visitors and tells Google your site is worth ranking.
Encrypts all data
Every login, form submission and payment is protected by 256-bit TLS encryption. Data travels between your visitor and your server in a form no one else can read.
Builds visitor trust
The padlock icon and HTTPS prefix tell visitors your site is secure. Without SSL, Chrome and Firefox show a 'Not secure' warning that drives visitors away.
Google ranking signal
Google confirmed HTTPS as a ranking signal in 2014. All else equal, a site with SSL ranks above an identical one without it. It's a free SEO win.
Required for payments
Stripe, PayPal and every major payment gateway require HTTPS. You cannot legally or technically process card payments on an HTTP-only site.
Enables HTTP/2
HTTPS unlocks HTTP/2 in all modern browsers, delivering faster page loads through request multiplexing and header compression. SSL is a performance upgrade.
Same encryption as paid certs
Let's Encrypt issues Domain Validation certificates that provide identical 256-bit encryption to paid DV certs costing €50–€100/year. The difference is cost, not security.
Zero configuration
SSL that sets itself up — and stays up.
You don't configure SSL at Bacan. You don't renew it, monitor it or worry about expiry dates. Here's what happens automatically when you activate your hosting.
Your hosting is activated
The moment your hosting account goes live, our system detects your domain and begins the SSL issuance process via the ACME protocol with Let's Encrypt.
Certificate is issued in minutes
Let's Encrypt validates domain ownership and issues your certificate. The whole process takes under five minutes. No manual form, no waiting for email approval.
HTTPS is enabled site-wide
Your hosting control panel configures the certificate and enables automatic HTTP→HTTPS redirects. Every page on your site is now served over HTTPS.
Auto-renewal every 90 days
Let's Encrypt certificates last 90 days. Our system renews yours automatically before expiry — no action needed, no downtime, no expiry warnings for your visitors.
All of this is included with every Bacan hosting plan. No extra charge.
From shared hosting to business plans, every account comes with free SSL, automatic renewal and HTTPS-enabled delivery from day one.
What's included
Everything your SSL needs, covered.
No upsells, no add-on fees, no surprises. Here's exactly what you get with every hosting plan at Bacan.
Certificate authority Let's Encrypt (Linux Foundation)
Certificate type Domain Validation (DV)
Encryption strength 256-bit TLS / RSA 2048-bit keys
Validity period 90 days (auto-renewed)
Browser compatibility 99.9%+ — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, mobile
Domains covered Primary domain + www subdomain
HTTP → HTTPS redirect Automatic, configured on activation
Mixed-content handling Guided via control panel
Cost Free — included with all hosting plans
Setup required None — fully automated
Renewal required None — fully automated
Renewal notifications Dashboard alerts + email before expiry
Every plan, every account
SSL is free on all Bacan hosting plans.
Whether you're launching a personal blog, a business website or a high-traffic application, your SSL certificate is already included. Pick the plan that fits your needs.
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Business
Growing businesses and professional sites
- Free SSL included
- Multiple websites
- More storage & resources
- Priority support
- Staging environment
Pro
High-traffic and performance-critical sites
- Free SSL included
- Unlimited websites
- Maximum resources
- Dedicated IP available
- Enhanced security rules
All plans include free SSL, SSD storage, daily backups and 24/7 monitoring. See full plan comparison →
Trust by design
Let's Encrypt: the world's most trusted free CA.
Your free SSL certificate is issued by Let's Encrypt — a nonprofit Certificate Authority backed by the biggest names in tech and used by over 450 million websites worldwide.
450M+ Active certificates worldwide
99.9% Browser and device compatibility
90 days Cert validity, auto-renewed
256-bit TLS encryption strength
Let's Encrypt is backed by
Electronic Frontier Foundation Mozilla Google Chrome Cisco Akamai Internet Society
Frequently asked questions
SSL questions answered.
Everything you need to know about free SSL at Bacan — from how it works to what it covers and what happens if something goes wrong.
Is the free SSL certificate as secure as a paid one?
Yes. Let's Encrypt issues Domain Validation (DV) certificates that use the same 256-bit TLS encryption as paid DV certificates from commercial CAs like DigiCert or Sectigo. The only difference is cost and the lack of a warranty fund. For the vast majority of websites, a free DV certificate is completely sufficient.
Do I need to do anything to activate SSL?
No. SSL activation is fully automatic on all Bacan hosting plans. When your hosting account goes live and your domain is pointing to our servers, the certificate is issued and HTTPS is configured without any action from you.
Does it auto-renew? Will my site ever show an 'expired certificate' warning?
Let's Encrypt certificates are valid for 90 days and are renewed automatically by our system before they expire. You will never see an expired certificate warning unless there is a DNS misconfiguration that prevents renewal. We send dashboard alerts and email notifications if a renewal issue is detected.
What domains does the free SSL cover?
The free SSL covers your primary domain (yourdomain.com) and the www subdomain (www.yourdomain.com). If you need to cover multiple subdomains under the same domain, ask our support team — wildcard SSL options are available.
My site shows a 'mixed content' warning even with SSL active. What do I do?
Mixed content warnings appear when an HTTPS page loads resources (images, scripts, stylesheets) via HTTP. This is a content issue, not an SSL issue. You can fix it by updating resource URLs in your CMS or using a plugin like 'Better Search Replace' for WordPress. Our support team can guide you through it.
Will SSL work if I use a custom domain I registered elsewhere?
Yes. As long as your domain's DNS is pointed to Bacan's nameservers (or the correct A record points to your hosting IP), SSL issuance works regardless of where the domain was registered. The certificate validates domain ownership through DNS, not the registrar.
Can I use a paid SSL certificate instead of the free one?
Yes. If your business requires an Organisation Validation (OV) or Extended Validation (EV) certificate — for example, for a financial service or a site requiring a verified company name in the certificate — you can install a paid certificate. Contact our support team for installation assistance.
Is SSL included in all plans or only some?
Free SSL is included in every Bacan hosting plan — Starter, Business, Pro and all intermediate tiers. There is no plan that doesn't include it.
Does SSL affect my website's loading speed?
Modern TLS adds negligible overhead (under 1ms for established connections) and actually improves performance by enabling HTTP/2 and HTTP/3, which allow faster parallel loading of page resources. In practice, an HTTPS site loads faster than the same HTTP site.
I already have hosting. Is my SSL already active?
If your domain is correctly pointed to Bacan's servers, yes — your SSL should already be active. Check your site in a browser: if the URL shows https:// and a padlock icon, you're covered. If not, check your DNS configuration or contact support.
What happens to my SSL if I cancel my hosting?
SSL is tied to your hosting account. If you cancel your plan and migrate to another provider, you will need to arrange SSL with your new host. Let's Encrypt is free and widely supported — most modern hosting providers include it.
Does having SSL protect my website from hacking?
SSL encrypts data in transit between your visitor's browser and your server. It does not protect against vulnerabilities in your CMS, plugins or server configuration. For comprehensive site security, SSL is necessary but not sufficient — you also need software updates, strong passwords and regular backups.
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