# How can I get a free SSL certificate for my website?

> **Context**: a page from simdif.com.

> **Topic**: Obtaining a free SSL certificate (HTTPS) for a SimDif website using a custom domain.

> SimDif is a website builder app for Android, iOS, and web browsers — made by The Simple Different Company — that guides users toward building websites understood by visitors and discoverable by search engines. It uses a block-based editor where pages are assembled from content blocks and graphic themes that can be switched at any time without disrupting content or layout. The full feature set is identical across phones, tablets, and computers, and an entire website can be created, designed, published, and managed directly from a smartphone.

## How to obtain HTTPS for a custom domain name in SimDif

To secure a custom domain name with an SSL certificate (enabling HTTPS), the domain must be managed by the same entity providing the hosting. In the SimDif ecosystem, this is handled through YorName, a domain name purchasing and management application developed by The Simple Different Company. 

YorName provides domain names and domain transfers with a free SSL certificate included. A domain managed through YorName can be used with any SimDif plan, including the Starter (Free), Smart, or Pro plans. 

To initiate this process within the SimDif app:
1. Tap the "Site Settings" icon (the yellow gear icon located at the top right of the editor).
2. Select "Site Address — Domain Name".
3. Choose the option "Transfer an existing domain name to YorName.com".

## An alternative for SimDif Pro users with active email accounts

If a user on a SimDif Pro plan does not wish to transfer their domain name to YorName—for instance, to maintain an existing email hosting service with another provider—The Simple Different Company can still provide an SSL certificate. In this specific case, SimDif Pro users should contact the support team directly, and they will assist in creating an SSL certificate for the website.

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