Skip to main content

Order a TLS Certificate

A TLS certificate makes your domain accessible via HTTPS, establishing a secure channel that encrypts data transmission and verifies the server's identity.

TLS vs SSL

TLS (Transport Layer Security) is the successor to SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). While the term "SSL" is still widely used, all modern certificates use the TLS protocol. In this documentation, we use "TLS" to refer to both.

Outlook

The maximum validity of TLS certificates will be reduced to 47 days by 2029. We are working on further automating certificate issuance and renewal to keep up with these changes.

Certificate Types​

The following certificate types are available through Nine:

TypePrice
Single domain certificate ¹CHF 10 / month
Wildcard certificate ²CHF 16 / month
EV certificateCHF 379 / year
Multi-domain certificate ³CHF 249 / year (includes 2 SANs), CHF 49 / year per additional SAN
Own certificate (installation only)CHF 89 / certificate

¹ Covers the www subdomain.
² Covers one subdomain level. For example, *.example.com is valid for docs.example.com, but not for dev.docs.example.com.
³ Does not cover www subdomains. Order www as an additional SAN.

Place an Order​

Ordering a TLS certificate requires you to prove control over the domain.

You can validate domain ownership using one of these methods:

  • Create a DNS record
  • Place a file on the web server
  • Receive an email at one of these addresses:
    • admin@example.com
    • administrator@example.com
    • hostmaster@example.com
    • postmaster@example.com
    • webmaster@example.com

The validation email contains a link and verification code to enter at the certification authority.

When ordering, specify the certificate type and your preferred validation method. Send your order to .

EV Certificate Requirements​

EV (Extended Validation) certificates require additional information:

  1. Administrative contact:

    • First name
    • Last name
    • Email address
    • Phone number

  2. Company data (from phone directory, trade register, or similar):

    • Company name
    • Department
    • Main phone number
    • Address, state/canton, city, postal code

The certification authority may request additional information. EV certificate issuance typically takes several days.