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 website - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so forth. Any content they input 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. Typically, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be set up, meaning that the overall cost for your web presence will be higher. While this might not exactly be an issue for a larger enterprise, it may matter for a non-profit organization or a small online store which doesn't generate big profits if additional money should be spent. That's 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 set up an SSL certificate.

Shared SSL IP in Cloud Hosting

You can use a shared IP for an SSL certificate with each and every cloud hosting solution we offer and irrespective if the SSL is obtained through us or through a third-party business. If the SSL is obtained on our end, not only will you be able to pick the shared IP to be set during the order, but you could also pick our auto-configuration option, so as soon as you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system will do the installation for you within a couple of seconds and you won't have to do anything yourself. The one difference between using a shared IP and a dedicated one is that your site won't appear in the event that you try to open https://the-IP-address rather than https://your-domain-name, but besides that, everything shall be identical. With this function you could protect the data of your customers and have a risk-free website without the additional expense for a dedicated IP address.

Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting

You'll be able to use a shared IP for an SSL bought through us or through any other dealer with any one of our Linux semi-dedicated hosting. The setup is really basic and if you acquire the certificate from our company, you can also benefit from our SSL wizard where with simply a few clicks you'll be able to choose the SSL to be installed automatically for the particular domain 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 given that you'll not have to do anything after you approve the SSL through e-mail, not mentioning the money you shall save for the IP on a monthly basis. Your site will be secure and any client will feel certain that their information shall be protected considering that 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 cannot be used as a URL to access your website.