Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol used to encode the data exchanged between a hosting server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to protect the data that clients submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so forth. Any data they type in in any box on the Internet site shall be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment data will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. In general, an SSL certificate needs a dedicated IP address to be installed, which means the overall cost for your online presence shall be higher. While this may not be a problem for a larger firm, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online store that does not generate big income if additional money should be spent. That is the reason why we've taken advantage of an extension referred to as Server Name Indication (SNI) and we have made it possible to use a shared server IP address to install an SSL certificate.
Shared SSL IP in Cloud Website Hosting
Due to the fact that we offer SSL certificates with our cloud website hosting plans, you can easily secure your Internet site and use a shared IP address with just a few mouse clicks. The option will be available during the order procedure, therefore if you have a dedicated IP address, you'll be able to 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, that has been set up especially 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. As our system comes with an auto-configuration option, the SSL shall be installed automatically as soon as it's issued, so you will not need to do anything on your end after you approve it. This way, you could have a protected and trustworthy website without having to spend extra cash for that.
Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Servers
The shared IP option is available with all semi-dedicated plans and the setup takes only two clicks within the hosting CP irrespective if you buy an SSL via our business or via a third-party provider. There won't be any difference in terms of how the certificate functions or encodes the info your site visitors submit, so your site shall be secure without spending any additional money for a dedicated IP. The sole thing which will be different is that https://the-shared-IP won't open your website, unlike https://the-dedicated-IP, but it's highly unlikely that anyone shall ever try to access your internet site in this way instead of inputting your domain name. In addition, we offer an auto-configuration option for the SSLs ordered via our company and if you select it and you opt to use a shared IP address rather than a dedicated one, our system shall set everything up the instant the SSL is approved and issued without any action on your end.