Always encrypted.
Zero configuration.
Every 45SQUARED site gets a free SSL certificate provisioned automatically through AWS Certificate Manager. No manual setup, no renewals to track, no mixed-content headaches.
How it works
Certificate issued automatically
When your site is provisioned, we request a certificate from AWS Certificate Manager for your subdomain. DNS validation happens automatically through Route 53.
Attached to CloudFront
The certificate is attached to your CloudFront distribution, ensuring all traffic between visitors and the edge network is encrypted with TLS 1.2+.
Auto-renewed forever
ACM certificates renew automatically before expiration. You'll never get a 'certificate expired' warning — ever.
Why SSL matters
SSL isn't optional in 2026. Google ranks HTTPS sites higher, browsers show “Not Secure” warnings for HTTP, and visitors expect the padlock. Beyond SEO and trust, SSL protects your visitors' data from interception — especially on public Wi-Fi.
- TLS 1.2+ enforced — older insecure protocols disabled
- HTTPS redirect — HTTP requests automatically upgraded
- No mixed-content issues — WordPress configured for HTTPS from the start
- Custom domain support — bring your own domain with free SSL
- A+ rating on SSL Labs tests