An SSL certificate is a file installed on a web server that ensures the domain name in the certificate matches the domain name of the website being visited. It allows a visitor’s browser to establish a secure connection to the site and encrypts the data exchanged, preventing third parties from intercepting the information. Encryption is crucial for financial transactions or when any sensitive data is being transmitted.
Most modern web browsers, including Google Chrome, now display security warnings on sites that do not use HTTPS. As a result, SSL certificates are increasingly being used even on websites that don’t handle financial transactions.
HostGhost offers both premium SSL certificates (for sites conducting business or transmitting sensitive information) and free SSL certificates (for sites that do not handle sensitive data).
How Do I Purchase an SSL Certificate? #
To purchase an SSL certificate, simply open a ticket with our sales department at HostGhost.
Technical note: While the term “SSL” (Secure Socket Layer) is still commonly used to refer to security certificates, modern web servers primarily use the TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocol. SSL has largely been replaced by TLS, but “SSL” remains a widely recognized term for these certificates.
