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 protect the data which site visitors submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run an online store, etc. Any info they enter in any box on the Internet site shall 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 implies the overall cost for your presence online will be higher. While this might not exactly be an issue for a larger business, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop which does not generate big profits if additional money should be spent. This 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 site and use a shared IP address with only several clicks. The option shall be available during the order procedure, thus 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 sort of a service, you can 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 address and the one difference will be that if someone tries to open the IP address as a URL, they'll not see your Internet site. As our system features an auto-configuration option, the SSL will be installed automatically the instant it's issued, so you shall not need to do anything on your end after you approve it. That way, you can have a protected and reliable website without spending extra cash for that.