Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol used to encode the data exchanged between a web server and its users. The practical application of using an SSL is to secure the information which customers submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so forth. Any data they input in any box on the site will be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment details will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. Typically, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be installed, which implies the overall cost for your presence online will be higher. While this may not be a problem for a larger enterprise, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop that doesn't generate big profits if additional money should be spent. That is the reason why we've taken advantage of an extension known as Server Name Indication (SNI) and we have made it possible to use a shared server IP address to install an SSL certificate.

Shared SSL IP in Cloud Hosting

You could use a shared IP for an SSL certificate with every single cloud hosting plan we offer and regardless if the SSL is ordered through us or through a third-party firm. If the SSL is purchased on our end, not only could you select the shared IP to be set during the order, but you can also pick our auto-configuration option, so when you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system will set it up for you within a few seconds and you'll not have to do anything yourself. The one difference between employing a shared IP address and a dedicated one is that your website will not appear in case you try to open https://the-IP-address as opposed to https://your-domain-name, but other than that, everything shall be exactly the same. With this feature you can protect the information of your clients and have a risk-free website without the additional expense for a dedicated IP.

Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Servers

You'll be able to use a shared IP for an SSL bought through us or through any other retailer with any one of our Linux semi-dedicated servers. The setup is quite simple and if you get the certificate from our company, you can also take full advantage of our SSL wizard where with simply a few clicks you could pick 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 efforts considering that you won't have to do anything after you approve the SSL through email, not mentioning the funds you will save for the IP address on a monthly basis. Your website shall be protected and any client will feel confident that their info will be protected considering that using a shared IP address doesn't affect the adequate functioning of the certificate and the only real difference from using a dedicated one is that the IP can't be used as a URL to access your Internet site.