Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol employed to encrypt the information exchanged between a hosting server and its users. The practical application of using an SSL is to secure the data that customers submit on your site - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, etc. Any information they type in in any box on the Internet site will be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment data will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized people. Typically, an SSL certificate needs a dedicated IP address to be installed, which implies the overall cost for your presence online shall be bigger. While this might not be an issue for a larger business, it may 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 main 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 install an SSL certificate.
Shared SSL IP in Hosting
As we offer SSL certificates with our hosting solutions, you can effortlessly secure your Internet site and use a shared IP address with only several clicks. The option shall be available during the order procedure, therefore if you have a dedicated IP address, you'll be able to use it, but if you do not have one and you do not want to pay for this type of a service, you can use the shared IP, that has been set up especially for SSLs. The certificate will work in the exact same way as if it had a dedicated IP and the one difference shall be that if somebody tries to open the IP address as a URL, they won't see your Internet site. Given that our system includes an auto-configuration option, the SSL will be set up automatically once it is issued, so you'll not need to do anything on your end after you approve it. In this way, you'll be able to have a protected and trustworthy site without spending extra cash for that.
Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting
You'll be able to use a shared IP for an SSL bought through us or through any other vendor with any of our Linux semi-dedicated hosting packages. The setup is very simple and if you get the certificate from our company, you can also take advantage of our SSL wizard where with simply a few clicks you'll be able to pick the SSL to be installed automatically for the particular domain name or subdomain on the shared IP address that is configured to be used for this specific purpose. This option will save you time and work given that you'll not have to do anything after you approve the SSL via e-mail, not mentioning the cash you will save for the IP on a monthly basis. Your site will be secure and any client will feel assured that their information will be protected considering that using a shared IP address doesn't affect the proper operation of the certificate and the sole difference from using a dedicated one is that the IP address cannot be used as a URL to access your Internet site.