Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol that is used to encrypt the information exchanged between a hosting server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to secure the information which clients submit on your site - a login page, a payment page if you run an online store, and so on. Any data they input in any box on the website shall be submitted securely to the server, so their login or payment details will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. Usually, an SSL certificate needs a dedicated IP address to be set up, which means the overall cost for your online presence 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 web store which does not generate big revenue if additional money should be spent. That is the main reason why we have taken advantage of an extension called 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 Website Hosting
You could use a shared IP address for an SSL certificate with each cloud website hosting package which we offer and no matter if the SSL is bought through our company or through a third-party business. If the SSL is acquired on our end, not only can you select the shared IP to be set during the order, but you can also select our auto-configuration option, so as soon as you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system will handle the installation for you within a matter of seconds and you'll not need to do anything yourself. The only difference between using a shared IP and a dedicated one is that your Internet site won't appear if you try to open https://the-IP-address rather than https://your-domain-name, but apart from that, everything will be the same. With this function you can protect the information of your clients and have a risk-free site without the extra expense for a dedicated IP.
Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting
Any SSL certificate can be employed with our specially configured shared IPs, therefore if you have a semi-dedicated hosting account, you'll be able to use this option with just a few mouse clicks when you install a certificate that you purchase through us or through some other retailer. For the SSLs we offer you can also take advantage of an additional function and have our system set everything up for you. This way the moment you approve the SSL, the shared IP address shall be set for the particular domain name or subdomain and the certificate shall be installed with no action needed on your end, and thus any information that site visitors submit on your Internet site shall be protected. The SSL shall function in the exact same way regardless if it is set on a shared or a dedicated IP address and the one thing which is different between the two setups is that typing the shared IP as a URL within an Internet browser will not open your Internet site.