Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol used to encrypt the information exchanged between a hosting server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to secure the data which clients submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run an online store, and so forth. Any content they input in any box on the site shall be submitted safely to the server, so their login or payment information will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized people. Typically, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be installed, which suggests the overall cost for your online presence shall be higher. While this might not be a problem for a larger firm, it may 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 key 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 Hosting
You will be able to use this option with all of our hosting packages and with any SSL certificate issued from any vendor. If you prefer to use an SSL from our company, everything shall be set up automatically and you'll not need to do anything after you purchase and approve the certificate. The SSL order wizard will enable you to pick a shared IP address to be used and the SSL to be installed by our system, so using this feature requires only 2 additional clicks after you fill the required data for the certificate. The proper functioning of the SSL will not be affected in any way and any data which site visitors submit on your website will be encrypted and secured in the exact same way. The only big difference from using a dedicated address is that http:// will not open your website, but it is unlikely that anybody will ever attempt to access it in this way as opposed to inputting your domain inside the Internet browser URL bar.
Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting
You can use a shared IP address for an SSL acquired through us or through any other dealer with any one of our Linux semi-dedicated hosting. The setup is very easy and if you get the certificate from our company, you can also take advantage of our SSL wizard where with simply a few mouse clicks you can select the SSL to be installed automatically for the specific domain or subdomain on the shared IP that is configured to be used for this particular purpose. This option shall save you time and work considering that you won't need to do anything after you approve the SSL through e-mail, not mentioning the funds you'll save for the IP on a monthly basis. Your Internet site shall be protected and any customer will feel assured that their info will be protected as using a shared IP address doesn't affect the adequate performance of the certificate and the only real difference from using a dedicated one is that the IP can't be used as a URL to access your website.