Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol employed to encode the information exchanged between a server and its users. The practical application of using an SSL is to protect the data which visitors submit on your website - a login page, a payment page if you run an online store, and so forth. Any information they type in in any box on the Internet site will be submitted securely to the server, so their login or payment data shall be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. Usually, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be set up, meaning that the overall cost for your online presence will be bigger. While this might not be an issue for a larger enterprise, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online store which does not generate big income if additional money should be spent. This is the main reason why we have 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 Web Hosting

Considering that we offer SSL certificates with our cloud web hosting plans, you can easily secure your website and use a shared IP address with only a few mouse clicks. The option shall be available during the order process, therefore if you have a dedicated IP, you can use it, but if you don't have one and you do not want to pay for this sort of a service, you can use the shared IP, which has been set up particularly for SSLs. The certificate shall work in the same exact way as if it had a dedicated IP and the one difference will be that if anyone attempts to open the IP address as a URL, they'll not see your website. Due to the fact that our system features an auto-configuration option, the SSL will be installed automatically as soon as it's issued, so you shall not need to do anything on your end after you approve it. This way, you'll be able to have a protected and reliable website without having to spend extra money for that.