Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol used to encrypt the data exchanged between a server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to secure the data which clients submit on your site - a login page, a payment page if you run an Internet store, etc. Any information they enter in any box on the Internet site shall be submitted securely to the server, so their login or payment data will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized people. Normally, an SSL certificate needs a dedicated IP address to be installed, which suggests the overall cost for your online presence will be bigger. While this might not be a problem for a larger firm, it may matter for a non-profit organization or a small web store which doesn't generate big earnings if additional money should be spent. That's the key reason why we've taken advantage of an extension known as Server Name Indication (SNI) and we've made it possible to use a shared server IP address to set up an SSL certificate.
Shared SSL IP in Shared Website Hosting
As we offer SSL certificates with our shared website hosting packages, you can effortlessly secure your Internet site and use a shared IP address with only several clicks. The option will be available during the order process, hence if you have a dedicated IP, you can use it, but if you don't have one and you do not want to pay for this type of a service, you could use the shared IP, which has been configured particularly for SSLs. The certificate shall work in the very same way as if it had a dedicated IP and the sole difference will be that if someone tries to open the IP address as a URL, they'll not see your website. Given that our system has an auto-configuration option, the SSL will be set up automatically as soon as it is issued, so you will not have to do anything on your end after you approve it. In this way, you can have a protected and reliable Internet site without spending more money for that.
Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Servers
You can use a shared IP for an SSL purchased through us or through any other retailer with any one of our semi-dedicated plans. The setup is really basic and if you acquire the certificate from our company, you could also take advantage of our SSL wizard where with merely several clicks you'll be able to pick the SSL to be installed automatically for the selected domain name or subdomain on the shared IP address that is configured to be used for this purpose. This option shall save you time and work since you'll not need to do anything after you approve the SSL through email, not mentioning the cash you'll save for the IP on a monthly basis. Your website will be protected and any customer will feel assured that their information shall be protected as using a shared IP address doesn't affect the proper functioning of the certificate and the only real difference from using a dedicated one is that the IP cannot be used as a URL to access your website.