Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol used to encode the data exchanged between a hosting server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to preserve the information which site visitors submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run an Internet store, etc. Any info they type in in any box on the Internet site will be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment data shall be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. Typically, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be set up, which suggests the overall cost for your online presence shall be higher. While this may not be an issue for a larger company, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop that doesn't generate big income if additional money should be spent. That's the main 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 Web Hosting

You can use a shared IP for an SSL certificate with each web hosting solution that we offer and irrespective if the SSL is purchased through us or through a third-party firm. If the SSL is acquired on our end, not only can you select the shared IP to be set during the order, but you could also choose our auto-configuration option, so when you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system will handle the installation for you within a matter of seconds and you will not need to do anything by hand. The only difference between employing a shared IP address and a dedicated one is that your website won't appear in case you try to open https://the-IP-address instead of https://your-domain-name, but aside from that, everything will be exactly the same. With this function you could protect the info of your customers and have a reliable Internet site without the extra expense for a dedicated IP address.