Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol used to encode the information exchanged between a hosting server and its users. The practical application of using an SSL is to protect the information that customers submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so forth. Any data they type in in any box on the website will be submitted safely to the server, so their login or payment details shall be protected from being accessed by unauthorized people. Typically, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be installed, which implies the overall cost for your presence online will be higher. While this might not be a problem for a larger business, it may matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop which doesn't generate big revenue if additional money should be spent. That's the main reason why we have taken advantage of an extension referred to 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 Website Hosting

As we offer SSL certificates with our website hosting solutions, you can quickly secure your site and use a shared IP address with just several clicks. The option will be available during the order procedure, therefore if you have a dedicated IP address, 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'll be able to use the shared IP, which has been set up especially for SSLs. The certificate will work in the same exact way as if it had a dedicated IP address and the only difference shall be that if somebody tries to open the IP address as a URL, they will not see your website. Due to the fact that our system comes with an auto-configuration option, the SSL will be installed automatically the moment it's issued, so you will not need to do anything on your end after you approve it. In this way, you could have a secure and trustworthy site without having to spend more money for that.

Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting

You'll be able to use a shared IP address for an SSL obtained through us or through any other vendor with any one of our Linux semi-dedicated hosting packages. The setup is extremely simple and if you get the certificate from our company, you can also take advantage of our SSL wizard where with only a couple of mouse clicks you can select the SSL to be installed automatically for the particular domain name or subdomain on the shared IP address that is configured to be employed for this particular purpose. This option will save you time and work since you won't have to do anything after you approve the SSL through email, not mentioning the money you will save for the IP on a monthly basis. Your website shall be secured and any client will feel certain that their information shall be protected as using a shared IP address does not affect the adequate performance of the certificate and the only real difference from using a dedicated one is that the IP address can't be used as a URL to access your site.