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Wildcard SSL Certificate India
Quick answer
A wildcard SSL certificate secures one domain and all its first-level subdomains, such as shop.example.com and mail.example.com, on one certificate issued for *.example.com. WebJi® lists the Sectigo Positive SSL Wildcard at ₹7,500 a year before 18% GST, cheaper than single certificates from five subdomains upward. No free wildcard is listed.
For stores, schools, SaaS products and developers who run several subdomains on one domain and want them all on HTTPS under a single renewal.
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What does a wildcard SSL certificate cover?
A wildcard SSL certificate is issued for *.example.com, so it secures every first-level subdomain of one domain — shop., mail., app., staging. and any you create later — without reissuing. The star matches exactly one label: it covers blog.example.com but not dev.blog.example.com, and never a second registered domain.
| Hostname | Covered by *.example.com? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| shop.example.com | Yes | One label in place of the star |
| new-subdomain.example.com (added next year) | Yes | No reissue needed |
| example.com (bare domain) | Check the issued certificate | Covered only if it is also listed; confirm before installing |
| dev.blog.example.com | No | Two labels deep |
| example.in | No | A different registered domain |
For a set of different domains on one certificate, see the multi-domain SSL certificate page; every certificate type is listed on the SSL certificates hub.
How much does a wildcard SSL certificate cost in India?
WebJi® lists the Sectigo Positive SSL Wildcard at ₹7,500 a year before 18% GST. It becomes cheaper than buying single-domain certificates once you have five or more subdomains: five Positive SSL certificates cost ₹9,000 (5 × ₹1,800), while four cost ₹7,200.
| Certificate | Covers | Price (₹/yr) | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sectigo Positive SSL Wildcard | One domain and its subdomains | 7,500 | Order Now → |
| Sectigo Positive SSL | www and the bare name of one domain | 1,800 | Order Now → |
The wildcard also removes the admin cost of tracking several expiry dates. Code signing (₹7,200 a year) appears in the same catalogue but signs software and gives no website padlock.
Is there a free wildcard SSL certificate?
WebJi® does not list a free wildcard: the free certificate included with WebJi® hosting covers the site you host, and it is not described as a wildcard. Let's Encrypt can issue free wildcards, but only through DNS validation that must be renewed automatically every few months, which suits people running their own server and DNS automation.
- One site on WebJi® hosting: the included free certificate is enough.
- Many subdomains on a managed plan: the paid wildcard at ₹7,500 a year, installed once per server.
- Your own VPS with DNS scripting: a free Let's Encrypt wildcard is possible; the Certbot on Nginx guide covers the client.
Wildcard SSL vs wildcard DNS: why you may need both
Wildcard DNS (a * record) points many hostnames at one server; a wildcard certificate proves those hostnames over HTTPS — neither creates the other. For browsers to open https on any subdomain without a name error, the DNS record must resolve and the certificate must match.
- Wildcard DNS
- A record such as *.example.com → server IP. Routes traffic; encrypts nothing. Check it with the DNS lookup tool.
- Wildcard certificate
- Issued for *.example.com. Encrypts traffic; routes nothing.
SaaS products that give each customer a subdomain, such as client1.yourapp.in, typically need both together.
Who should buy a wildcard SSL certificate?
A wildcard fits any business that runs several subdomains on one domain or keeps adding them; it is the wrong choice when the names are on different domains or the company name must be verified. If identity checks matter to buyers, the validation level counts more than the name pattern — see the OV SSL certificate page.
Schools and coaching institutes
Separate portals for admissions, results and the learning system under one domain.
SaaS and agencies
A subdomain per client or per environment, created without waiting for a reissue.
Developers
staging., dev. and api. hosts all served over HTTPS from day one.
How to order and install a wildcard certificate
Order the wildcard, prove control of the domain by DNS record or approval email, then install the same certificate and key on every server that answers a subdomain. Certificate authority rules do not accept the website file-upload method for wildcard names, so plan DNS access before ordering.
- Generate a CSR with the common name *.example.com (the CSR guide shows the fields).
- Order the Sectigo Positive SSL Wildcard; the billing page shows the INR total with GST before payment.
- Validate with the DNS record or approval email the authority sends.
- Install on each server. One certificate can sit on several servers, but each copy of the private key is a risk — keep it off machines you do not control.
- Verify each subdomain with the SSL checker.
Email support@webji.services for installation help, 24/7 in Hindi and English, with an average first reply under 60 minutes.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does a wildcard certificate cover www.example.com?
Yes. www is a first-level subdomain, so *.example.com matches it. The bare example.com is a separate name and is covered only if it is also listed on the issued certificate, so check the certificate details before you install.
How many subdomains can one wildcard certificate secure?
Any number of first-level subdomains of the one domain. There is no per-name count on the star itself; the limit is depth, because the star matches one label only, so sub-subdomains need their own coverage.
Can I use one wildcard certificate on several servers?
Yes, the same certificate and private key can be installed on each server answering a subdomain. Every copy of the key widens exposure, so if one server is compromised, revoke and reissue the certificate for all of them.
Is a wildcard SSL certificate less secure than single-domain SSL?
The encryption is identical. The trade-off is key sharing: one leaked key affects every subdomain at once. Sites that keep payment hosts on separate servers sometimes give those hosts their own single-domain certificate.
Can a wildcard certificate cover two levels like *.shop.example.com?
A certificate issued for *.example.com cannot. You would need a separate wildcard issued for *.shop.example.com, or a multi-domain certificate that lists the deeper names. Ask support@webji.services for a quote before ordering.
Prices read from WebJi® billing on 30 October 2026 · Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
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