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SSL Certificates

What is an SSL Certificate?

An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate encrypts data transferred between your website and its users, ensuring secure communication.

Benefits:

  • Security: Protects sensitive information like credit card details and personal data.
  • SEO Boost: Google favors secure websites in search rankings.
  • Trust: Enhances user trust by displaying a padlock icon in the browser.

Types of SSL Certificates:

  • Single Domain: Secures one domain.
  • Wildcard: Secures a domain and its subdomains.
  • Multi-Domain: Secures multiple domains with one certificate.

How to Get an SSL Certificate:

  1. Purchase from a Provider: Buy from providers like Let’s Encrypt, Comodo, or Symantec.
  2. Install on Your Server: Follow the provider’s instructions to install the certificate on your web server.