What is an SSL Certificate?
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a digital certificate that provides a secure, encrypted connection between a visitor's web browser and your website's server. Think of it like a secure, sealed envelope for all the information that passes through your website. It is essential for a modern, trustworthy site.
How Does It Work?
When a visitor sends information to your website (like their name, password, or credit card number), the SSL certificate scrambles the data into an unreadable code. This process is called encryption. It ensures that only your website's server can read the information, protecting it from being intercepted or stolen by hackers.
Why is an SSL Certificate Important?
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Security: It protects your visitors' sensitive information from being stolen.
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Trust: It shows visitors that your website is legitimate and that you care about their safety. Modern web browsers like Chrome will warn visitors if a site is "Not Secure," which can scare them away.
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SEO: Search engines like Google give a ranking boost to websites that use SSL, which can help you appear higher in search results.
How Can I Tell if a Site is Secure?
You can easily see if a website is using an SSL certificate by looking at the address bar in your web browser. A secure website will show:
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A padlock icon (????)
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A web address that starts with
https://(the 's' stands for 'secure').
SSL Certificates at FavoHost
At FavoHost, we believe every website should be secure. That's why we automatically provide and renew a Free SSL Certificate for every domain hosted on our platform. You don't have to do anything to set it up; we handle the installation and renewal for you automatically.
