Pick hosting providers offering free SSL certificates via Let’s Encrypt or similar SSL is critical for securing websites phpMyAdmin and FTP transfers across Ubuntu CentOS or Windows VPS SiteGround for example integrates Let’s Encrypt into its cPanel auto-installing SSL with a single click Confirm this by checking their feature list for \"Free SSL\" or \"AutoSSL\" On VPS plans ensure certbot is supported for manual SSL setup on Linux—test this by asking support if Ubuntu VPS allows
apt install python3-certbot
For Windows verify IIS compatibility with Let’s Encrypt tools like win-acme A good host renews SSL every 90 days automatically maintaining uptime without manual intervention