Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol employed to encrypt the data exchanged between a web server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to preserve the data which clients submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so forth. Any information they input in any box on the website shall be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment information shall be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. Typically, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be set up, which suggests the overall cost for your online presence shall be higher. While this might not be a problem for a larger firm, it may matter for a non-profit organization or a small online store that does not generate big profits if additional money should be spent. This is the 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 Cloud Website Hosting

As we offer SSL certificates with our cloud website hosting solutions, you can easily secure your site and use a shared IP address with just several clicks. The option will be available during the order procedure, therefore if you have a dedicated IP address, you could use it, but if you don't have one and you don't want to pay for this kind of a service, you can use the shared IP, which has been configured specifically for SSLs. The certificate shall work in the very same way as if it had a dedicated IP address and the only difference will be that if somebody tries to open the IP address as a URL, they'll not see your Internet site. As our system includes an auto-configuration option, the SSL will be installed automatically the instant it is issued, so you will not have to do anything on your end after you approve it. This way, you can have a protected and reliable site without spending more money for that.