Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol that is used to encode the info exchanged between a web server and its users. The practical application of using an SSL is to protect the information which visitors submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run an Internet store, and so on. Any data they enter in any box on the Internet site shall be submitted securely to the server, so their login or payment information will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. Usually, an SSL certificate needs a dedicated IP address to be set up, which means the overall cost for your online presence will be bigger. While this might not be a problem for a larger business, it may matter for a non-profit organization or a small online store that does not generate big profits if additional money should be spent. That is the reason why we've taken advantage of an extension known as Server Name Indication (SNI) and we have made it possible to use a shared server IP address to install an SSL certificate.

Shared SSL IP in Shared Website Hosting

Given that we offer SSL certificates with our shared website hosting plans, you can very easily secure your website and use a shared IP address with only several mouse clicks. The option will be available during the order procedure, hence if you have a dedicated IP address, you could use it, but if you do not have one and you do not want to pay for this kind of a service, you could use the shared IP, that has been configured especially for SSLs. The certificate will work in the exact same way as if it had a dedicated IP and the sole difference shall be that if anyone tries to open the IP address as a URL, they'll not see your site. Due to the fact that our system includes an auto-configuration option, the SSL will be set up automatically the instant it is issued, so you'll not have to do anything on your end after you approve it. That way, you could have a risk-free and reliable Internet site without having to spend extra money for that.

Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Any SSL certificate can be used with our specifically configured shared IPs, thus if you have a semi-dedicated hosting account, you'll be able to use this option with only several mouse clicks when you install a certificate that you obtain through us or through some other dealer. For the SSLs which we offer you could also take advantage of an extra function and have our system set everything up for you. That way once you approve the SSL, the shared IP shall be set for the particular domain or subdomain and the certificate will be installed with no action expected on your end, and thus any data that site visitors submit on your site shall be secure. The SSL will work in the exact same way irrespective if it is set on a shared or a dedicated IP address and the one thing which is different between the two setups is that inputting the shared IP address as a URL within a web browser shall not open your Internet site.