Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol that is used to encrypt the information exchanged between a server and its users. The practical application of using an SSL is to protect the data which site visitors submit on your site - a login page, a payment page if you run an Internet store, etc. Any data they enter in any box on the site will be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment information will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. Typically, an SSL certificate needs a dedicated IP address to be installed, which suggests the overall cost for your web presence will be bigger. While this may not be a problem for a larger firm, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small web store that doesn't generate big revenue if additional money should be spent. This is the reason why we've taken advantage of an extension referred to 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 Shared Web Hosting

Since we offer SSL certificates with our shared web hosting solutions, you can very easily secure your Internet site and use a shared IP address with only several mouse clicks. The option will be available during the order process, thus if you have a dedicated IP address, you'll be able to use it, but if you do not have one and you don't want to pay for this type of a service, you can use the shared IP, that has been set up particularly for SSLs. The certificate shall work in the very same way as if it had a dedicated IP address and the only difference shall be that if anyone attempts to open the IP address as a URL, they'll not see your website. As our system has an auto-configuration option, the SSL will be installed automatically the moment it is issued, so you will not need to do anything on your end after you approve it. This way, you'll be able to have a secure and trustworthy site without spending extra cash for that.

Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Servers

Any SSL certificate can be employed with our specially configured shared IPs, thus if you have a semi-dedicated server account, you could use this option with just several clicks when you install a certificate which you purchase through us or through some other retailer. For the SSLs which we offer you could also take advantage of an additional function and have our system set everything up for you. That way the instant you approve the SSL, the shared IP will be set for the given domain name or subdomain and the certificate shall be installed with no action expected on your end, so any data that website visitors submit on your Internet site will be protected. The SSL shall do the job in the exact same way no matter if it's set on a shared or a dedicated IP and the one thing that is different between the two setups is that typing the shared IP as a URL inside an Internet browser shall not open your site.