An SSL certificate site seal is a visual indicator that shows visitors a website is protected by encryption. Displaying a site seal can increase user confidence, especially on pages where visitors submit personal or payment-related information.
What an SSL Site Seal Is
A site seal is typically a small image or script provided by the certificate authority that issued your SSL certificate. When displayed on a website, it confirms that:
- An SSL certificate is installed
- Data is transmitted over an encrypted HTTPS connection
- The certificate authority can be verified
Some seals are static images, while others are dynamic and display real-time certificate details.
[Screenshot placeholder: website footer showing an SSL site seal]
Before You Begin
Before installing a site seal, verify that:
- A valid SSL certificate is installed and active
- HTTPS is working correctly on the domain
- The certificate authority provides a site seal option
Site seals are commonly used on checkout pages, login forms, and contact pages hosted on platforms such as Plesk-based hosting platforms and cPanel hosting environments.
Installing a DigiCert Site Seal
If your SSL certificate was issued by DigiCert, you can obtain a site seal through their certificate management portal.
Steps
- Sign in to your DigiCert account
- Navigate to the certificate management section
- Locate the option to generate a site seal
- Follow the provided instructions to generate the seal code
[Screenshot placeholder: DigiCert dashboard with site seal option]
After generation, DigiCert provides HTML code that must be added to your website.
<!-- DigiCert Site Seal -->
<div id="digicert-seal"></div>
<script src="https://seal.digicert.com/seals/cascade/seal.min.js"></script>
Paste the code into the appropriate location in your website template.
Installing a Sectigo Site Seal
Sectigo certificates include a customizable trust seal that can be embedded directly into your site.
Steps
- Open the Sectigo trust seal page
- Select the certificate type that matches your SSL
- Choose the preferred seal size
- Copy the generated HTML code
[Screenshot placeholder: Sectigo trust seal generator interface]
Insert the copied code into your website where the seal should appear.
<!-- Sectigo Site Seal -->
<script type="text/javascript" src="https://secure.sectigo.com/trustlogo/javascript/trustlogo.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
TrustLogo("https://secure.sectigo.com/images/trustlogo/sectigo_trust_seal_md.png", "SC5", "none");
</script>
Installing a RapidSSL Site Seal
RapidSSL certificates also support site seals managed through DigiCert systems.
Steps
- Access the RapidSSL documentation portal
- Follow the instructions to generate a seal
- Copy the provided HTML or JavaScript code
[Screenshot placeholder: RapidSSL documentation showing seal code]
Add the generated code to your website template or page editor.
Installing a Symantec Site Seal
For Symantec certificates, site seals are managed through a Broadcom account.
Steps
- Sign in to your Broadcom certificate management account
- Select the certificate associated with your domain
- Configure language, size, and display format
- Generate the seal script
[Screenshot placeholder: Broadcom site seal configuration screen]
Copy the generated HTML and embed it into your website pages.
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium Site Seals
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium certificates use dynamic site seals that display organization details and timestamps.
If you are using this certificate type, the site seal may need to be issued manually. Assistance is commonly provided through hosting support channels on platforms such as dedicated server platforms or managed SSL environments.
[Screenshot placeholder: dynamic GeoTrust site seal with organization name]
Placement and Testing
After adding a site seal:
- Clear browser and site caches
- Load the page over HTTPS
- Confirm the seal displays correctly
- Click the seal if it is interactive to verify certificate details
Site seals should only be displayed on HTTPS-enabled pages to avoid mixed content warnings.