Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol employed to encrypt the data exchanged between a hosting server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to protect the info which site visitors submit on your website - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so on. Any info they type in in any box on the website will be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment data will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized people. In general, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be set up, which suggests the overall cost for your presence online will be higher. While this may not be an issue for a larger company, it may matter for a non-profit organization or a small online store that doesn't generate big revenue if additional money should be spent. This is the key reason why we've 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 set up an SSL certificate.
Shared SSL IP in Shared Hosting
You can use a shared IP for an SSL certificate with each shared hosting plan we offer and no matter if the SSL is obtained through our company or through a third-party company. If the SSL is purchased on our end, not only can you choose the shared IP to be set during the order, but you can also choose our auto-configuration option, so once you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system shall set it up for you within a few seconds and you will not need to do anything manually. The only difference between using a shared IP address and a dedicated one is that your website will not appear in the event that you try to open https://the-IP-address as opposed to https://your-domain-name, but aside from that, everything shall be the same. With this feature you can protect the information of your clients and have a risk-free Internet site without the added expense for a dedicated IP.