Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol used to encrypt the data exchanged between a hosting server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to preserve the info which site visitors submit on your site - a login page, a payment page if you run an online store, and so on. Any information they type in in any box on the Internet site will be submitted securely to the server, so their login or payment details shall be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. Usually, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be set up, which suggests the overall cost for your online presence shall be bigger. While this may not be an issue for a larger business, it may matter for a non-profit organization or a small online store that doesn't generate big earnings if additional money should be spent. This is the reason why we've taken advantage of an extension called 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 Shared Web Hosting

Since we offer SSL certificates with our shared web hosting solutions, you can very easily secure your site and use a shared IP address with just several clicks. The option shall be available during the order process, thus if you have a dedicated IP address, you can use it, but if you do not have one and you don't want to pay for this kind of a service, you can use the shared IP, that has been configured particularly for SSLs. The certificate will work in the exact same way as if it had a dedicated IP and the only difference shall be that if anyone tries to open the IP address as a URL, they'll not see your Internet site. Since our system features an auto-configuration option, the SSL will be set up automatically once it is issued, so you'll not have to do anything on your end after you approve it. That way, you could have a risk-free and reliable website without having to spend extra cash for that.