An SSL certificate is like a digital “padlock” that keeps your information safe when you use a website.It stands for Secure Sockets Layer. When a website has an SSL certificate, it means that the information you send to that website (like passwords or credit card details) is kept safe and private.
Here’s how it works:
- Encryption: The SSL certificate scrambles the data you send so that only the intended website can read it. This prevents hackers from stealing your information.
- Trust: When a website has an SSL certificate, your browser shows a padlock icon next to the website’s address, which tells you that the site is secure and trustworthy.
- HTTPS: Websites with SSL certificates use “https://” instead of just “http://”. The “s” stands for secure, meaning the connection between your browser and the website is safe.
Benefits of SSL on your website –
1. Keeps Information Safe: SSL encrypts data, protecting your personal info from hackers.
2. Builds Trust:: The padlock icon shows the site is secure, making users feel safer.
3. Better Search Rankings: SSL helps websites rank higher on search engines like Google.
4. Prevents Phishing: SSL ensures you’re on the real site, not a fake one.
5. Meets Standards: Some services require SSL to use their platform.
There are two type of SSL. One is paid and another is free SSL.
1. Free SSL :: A free SSL is a security tool that you can get for your website without paying money. It helps keep your site safe by encrypting the data, which means it scrambles the information so hackers can’t steal it. Free SSL valid for only 90 days. After 90 days, It will auto renew free of cost.free ssl usually does not come with a Trust Site Seal.Generally offers basic validation, which confirms that the domain is secured but does not verify the organization’s identity.
Here’s what it does:
1. Keeps Data Safe: It protects personal information, like passwords, from being stolen.
2. Shows Your Site is Secure: It adds a padlock icon and “https://” in the web address, showing visitors that your site is safe to use.
3. No Cost: You don’t have to pay for it, so anyone can secure their website easily.
2.paid SSL :: A paid SSL is a type of security certificate that you buy for your website to protect the data exchanged between your site and its visitors.it includes a Trust Site Seal that you can display on your site. It shows visitors that your site is secure and verified by a reputable authority.an offer higher validation levels, such as Organization Validation (OV) or Extended Validation (EV). These involve checking the organization’s identity and can display a company name in the browser address bar for extra trust.
Here’s what it does:
1. Encrypts Data: It scrambles information, like passwords and credit card details, so that hackers can’t read or steal it.
2. Shows Security: It adds a green padlock icon and “https://” to your website’s address, letting users know your site is secure.
3. Offers Extra Features: Paid SSL certificates often come with additional benefits like higher warranty amounts, customer support, and extended validation (which shows more detailed company information).
4. Trust and Credibility: They can help build trust with visitors, as some paid SSLs provide stronger validation and support.
Dedicated IP for SSL-
Generally SSL works on IP based, if we install it without assigning dedicated IP to your account or domain it will get conflicts with free SSL or your website will may face issue.
That is the reason paid SSL needed dedicated IP, without dedicated IP we are not able to install paid Rapid SSL on your domain.
Which SSL certificates are offered by Webhost?
1. RapidSSL
– Characteristics:
– Affordable and quick issuance
– Domain Validation (DV)
– Up to 256-bit encryption
– 99% browser compatibility
– Types:
– RapidSSL Standard: Simple, low-cost SSL for basic encryption
– RapidSSL Wildcard: Secures unlimited subdomains under a single certificate
2. DigiCert SSL
– Characteristics:
– High-assurance certificates with strong encryption
– Offers Domain, Organization, and Extended Validation (DV, OV, EV)
– Priority issuance and support for EV certificates
– Compatible with 99.9% of browsers
– Types:
– DigiCert Basic DV: Fast issuance with domain validation
– DigiCert OV SSL: Organization Validation for better security and trust
– DigiCert EV SSL: Extended Validation for top-tier security with a green address bar
3. Comodo SSL (Now Sectigo)
– Characteristics:
– Wide range of SSL types for all business needs
– Domain, Organization, and Extended Validation available
– Up to 256-bit encryption
– TrustLogo site seal for enhanced trust
– Types:
– Comodo DV SSL: Quick, cost-effective encryption with domain validation
– Comodo Wildcard SSL: Secures unlimited subdomains under a single domain
– Comodo EV SSL: Offers the highest level of trust with an extended validation process
4. GeoTrust SSL
– Characteristics:
– Reliable and affordable SSL certificates with fast issuance
– Offers Domain, Organization, and Extended Validation
– Supports up to 256-bit encryption
– 99% browser compatibility
– Types:
– GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium: Fast domain validation
– GeoTrust True BusinessID OV: Organization validation SSL with a higher trust level – GeoTrust True BusinessID with EV: Extended Validation for maximum assurance with a green bar
