Which SSL certificate?
Selecting the correct SSL certificate can be confusing with the large choice available. Our friendly support team are here to answer your questions, however simple or complicated they may be.
SSL FAQs
What is SSL and why do I need it?
What is SSL? SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer - an encryption technology that encrypts the connection between your web server and your visitor's browser, so private data can't be tampered with or stolen in transit.
Why do I need it? If your website collects personal or private information - addresses, logins, card details - you need to secure it with SSL. Without it, data can be seen by others, and most visitors won't trust your site without the padlock.
What is a certificate authority (CA)?
A certificate authority is a company that issues digital SSL certificates to businesses or individuals after validating them - for example Sectigo, GeoTrust and Thawte.
What is a domain validated SSL certificate?
A domain validated certificate means the domain name has been verified (usually by email or DNS). It's a cost-effective way to secure any website, but it doesn't validate the company or person behind the domain.
What is browser compatibility?
All the SSL certificates listed on our site are compatible with 99% of browsers. Each certificate is digitally signed by a certificate in the 'trusted store' of all major browsers, so your visitors' browsers automatically trust it.
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