Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol that is used to encrypt the data exchanged between a server and its users. The practical application of using an SSL is to preserve the information which visitors submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run an online store, etc. Any information they type in in any box on the website will 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 installed, which implies the overall cost for your online presence shall be bigger. While this may not be an issue for a larger business, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop which doesn't 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 set up an SSL certificate.
Shared SSL IP in Shared Website Hosting
Considering that we offer SSL certificates with our shared website hosting solutions, you can effortlessly secure your website and use a shared IP address with just a couple of mouse clicks. The option shall be available during the order process, so if you have a dedicated IP, you can use it, but if you do not have one and you don't want to pay for this type of a service, you could use the shared IP, which has been configured especially for SSLs. The certificate shall work in the very same way as if it had a dedicated IP and the one difference will be that if anyone 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's issued, so you'll not need to do anything on your end after you approve it. This way, you can have a risk-free and trustworthy website without having to spend extra money for that.
Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting
Any SSL certificate could be employed with our specially configured shared IPs, thus if you have a semi-dedicated hosting account, you could use this option with merely a couple of clicks when you install a certificate you purchase through us or through some other dealer. For the SSLs we offer you are also able to take advantage of another function and have our system set everything up for you. In this way as soon as you approve the SSL, the shared IP will be set for the particular domain or subdomain and the certificate will be installed without any action expected on your end, and thus any information that site visitors submit on your site will be protected. The SSL shall function in the same exact way no matter if it's set on a shared or a dedicated IP and the one thing that's different between the two setups is that inputting the shared IP address as a URL inside a web browser won't open your website.