Kigali Availability Zone · Rwanda · RWF Pricing
SSL Certificates in Rwanda
Free DV SSL on all hosting plans. OV and EV SSL from trusted CAs for businesses that need full validation. Wildcard and multi-domain options. Auto-renewal managed for you.
SSL certificates for Rwanda websites and businesses
Every Megabit Cloud hosting plan includes a free DV (Domain Validated) SSL certificate. Your website runs on HTTPS from day one, with auto-renewal handled automatically, no manual certificate management.
Businesses in Rwanda that need higher trust levels, OV (Organisation Validated) or EV (Extended Validation), can purchase from our trusted CA partners. Wildcard SSL (covers all subdomains) and multi-domain SSL are also available.
Who uses SSL Certificates in Rwanda?
Rwandan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
E-government & citizen portals
MINICT's e-government policy mandates HTTPS on all government-facing portals. OV certificates verify the domain against official RDB company registration, important for citizen trust in Irembo services, RRA eTax, and ministry websites.
Fintech & payment platforms
Rwandan payment platforms and fintech apps accepting MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money Rwanda need HTTPS to satisfy BNR payment service provider guidelines and PCI DSS requirements. OV SSL confirms the domain's legitimacy to security-aware Rwandan users.
Healthcare & telemedicine
Rwanda's telemedicine platforms, RSSB health insurance portals, and private clinic appointment systems need SSL to protect patient data under Rwanda Data Protection Law 058/2021. EV certificates add the highest trust signal for patients entering sensitive information.
Tourism & booking platforms
Rwanda's tourism platforms, gorilla trekking permit systems, hotel booking sites, and RDB tourism portal, need EV or OV SSL to reassure international visitors making high-value bookings that the site is verified and their payment data is secure.
Why host in Rwanda vs. offshore?
How local Rwanda providers, offshore cloud, and Megabit Cloud compare.
| Factor | Other Rwanda hosts | Offshore (EU / USA) | Megabit Cloud Rwanda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server location | Rwanda or East Africa (varies) | EU or USA | Kigali, Rwanda |
| Rwanda Data Protection Law 058/2021 | ⚠ Varies, depends on provider contracts | ⚠ Cross-border transfer rules apply | ✓ By default, data never leaves Rwanda |
| Latency within Rwanda | 5–30 ms | 120–280 ms | < 5 ms (Kigali AZ) |
| RwF billing | ✓ Some providers | ✗ USD or EUR only | ✓ |
| MTN Mobile Money | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Airtel Money Rwanda | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Enterprise SLA (99.99%+) | ⚠ Depends on provider | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 Tbps+ DDoS mitigation | ✗ Not standard | Varies | ✓ Included on all plans |
| Own network backbone (ASN) | ✗ Third-party transit | ✗ | ✓ AS203905 |
| KIGALI-IX peering | ✗ Varies | ✗ | ✓ |
| RDB-registered local vendor | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free website migration | Varies | Varies | ✓ Included |
Frequently asked questions
Is SSL free with Megabit Cloud hosting in Rwanda?
Yes. A free DV SSL certificate is included with every web hosting, WordPress hosting, and cloud hosting plan. It activates automatically when your domain is pointed to our servers.
What is the difference between DV, OV, and EV SSL?
DV (Domain Validated) confirms you own the domain, suitable for most websites. OV (Organisation Validated) includes your business name in the certificate, suitable for e-commerce and business sites. EV (Extended Validation) shows the green padlock with your company name, used by banks and high-trust institutions.
Do I need an OV or EV certificate for my Rwandan business?
Most Rwandan businesses are well served by the free DV SSL. If you process payments, handle sensitive data, or are a regulated institution, OV or EV adds additional trust indicators for your customers.
What is a wildcard SSL certificate?
A wildcard SSL covers your main domain and all first-level subdomains, e.g., *.yourbusiness.co.rw covers mail.yourbusiness.co.rw, shop.yourbusiness.co.rw, and more. One certificate instead of many.
Related services in Rwanda
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