names.co.uk SSL Certificates
SSL & TLS certificates software
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What is names.co.uk SSL Certificates
names.co.uk SSL Certificates is a certificate resale and provisioning offering provided through the names.co.uk domain and hosting platform. It supports issuing and renewing SSL/TLS certificates for websites and services to enable HTTPS and encrypted connections. The product targets small to mid-sized organizations and individuals that want to purchase certificates alongside domain/DNS and hosting services. It typically emphasizes a guided purchase flow and compatibility with common web servers, rather than advanced certificate lifecycle automation.
Bundled with domain workflows
The product fits into a registrar/hosting purchasing experience, which can simplify procurement for teams already managing domains and DNS in the same account. This can reduce the number of vendors involved for basic HTTPS enablement. It is well-suited to single-site and small portfolio use cases where certificates are renewed periodically rather than managed continuously.
Broad SSL/TLS certificate options
As a certificate storefront, it typically offers multiple validation types (for example, domain validation and organization validation) and certificate formats compatible with common server stacks. This helps buyers select a certificate aligned to their risk and identity requirements. It also supports standard certificate use cases such as securing websites, subdomains, and server endpoints.
Standard CA ecosystem compatibility
The certificates are designed to work with mainstream browsers and TLS clients and can be deployed on widely used web servers and load balancers. This reduces integration risk for conventional HTTPS deployments. For organizations that do not need API-driven issuance, the standard CSR-based workflow is usually sufficient.
Limited lifecycle automation
Compared with certificate management platforms that provide APIs, policy controls, and automated renewals at scale, registrar-sold SSL offerings often rely on manual steps. This can increase operational effort and the chance of missed renewals for larger certificate inventories. It may be less suitable for DevOps teams that want ACME-based automation and CI/CD integration.
Less enterprise governance
Organizations with compliance requirements often need centralized inventory, approval workflows, role-based controls, and reporting across many certificates and business units. Registrar-focused SSL products typically provide fewer governance and audit features than dedicated certificate lifecycle management tools. This can make it harder to enforce consistent issuance policies across teams.
Scope limited to certificates
The product focuses on issuing SSL/TLS certificates and does not function as a broader application security or edge security platform. Buyers needing integrated DDoS protection, WAF, bot mitigation, or performance features must source those capabilities separately. It also does not replace internal PKI needs for device identity or private trust chains.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter SSL DV | £9.50 per month (or £113.99 per year) | Domain-validated (1 protected domain); issued within 24 hours; best for personal websites / sole traders. |
| Professional SSL OV | £15.83 per month (or £189.99 per year) | Organisation-validated (1 protected domain); set up in up to 5 days; suitable for registered businesses; full organisational authentication. |
| Premium SSL EV | £31.42 per month (or £376.99 per year) | Extended validation (1 protected domain); set up can take up to ~3 weeks; provides highest trust (EV) — recommended for ecommerce. |
| Wildcard SSL OV | £61.92 per month (or £742.99 per year) | Organisation-validated Wildcard (1 root domain + unlimited subdomains); set up in up to 5 days; suitable for businesses with multiple subdomains. |
All packages list: up to 256-bit encryption, secure seal, customer support, warranty (up to listed amount on site), and are provided via Sectigo as the SSL partner.
Seller details
CentralNic Group PLC
London, England, United Kingdom
1996
Public
https://www.names.co.uk/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/names-co-uk
