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# How do I get a premium SSL certificate from Ex2?

Ex2 offers you a multitude of options in terms of free and paid SSL certificates. If the free SSL certificates offered are not sufficient for your website’s needs, we certainly have [the certificate you need](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-type-of-ssl-certificate-do-i-need-6dkb63/?bust=1784569004951).

Ex2 offers an advantageous promotion for online shops and other e-commerce sites that need an SSL DV certificate to enable online transactions. We offer a package including an SSL certificate validating your domain in addition to a dedicated IP. It can be added to any plan at the time of purchase by selecting it in the **Additions** section. 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/52421894134f0400/ex2sslip_1qdna4q.jpg)

This promotion, like other paid SSL certificate options, can be activated at any time on your Ex2 hosting plan.

## The steps to obtain a SSL DV certificate with dedicated IP on an existing Ex2 hosting

1. To get started, you must [login to your account](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/how-do-i-log-in-to-my-ex2-account-1cxgxuy/?bust=1676305236383) in the Ex2 Customer Center.

2. Then click on the services section to access the management of your accommodation.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/52421894134f0400/ex2sslip2_1wts3o0.jpg)

3. From the menu on the right of the window, click **Show available additions**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/52421894134f0400/ex2sslip3_1klewis.jpg)

4. Select the add **SSL Certificate + Dedicated IP Address** and click the Add to Cart button

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/52421894134f0400/ex2sslip4_bv5yht.jpg)

## The steps to follow to get another SSL certificate paid for on Ex2 hosting

1. To begin, you must also [login to your account](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/how-do-i-log-in-to-my-ex2-account-1cxgxuy/?bust=1676305236383) in the Ex2 customer area.

2. From the menu on the left of your dashboard, open the **Store** section and click **SSL Certificates**.

3. Then choose the level of validation you are looking for to see what options are available for your website.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/52421894134f0400/ex2sslip6_lqkpr9.jpg)

4. Select the right SSL certificate from our selection signed by Comodo, GeoTrust, RapidSSL and Symantec.