Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol that is used to encrypt the info exchanged between a web server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to preserve the info that clients submit on your site - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, etc. Any data they type in in any box on the Internet site shall be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment information will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized people. Typically, an SSL certificate needs a dedicated IP address to be installed, meaning that the overall cost for your presence online will be higher. While this might not be a problem for a larger business, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop which doesn't generate big profits if additional money should be spent. That's the main reason why we have taken advantage of an extension known as 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 Hosting

You'll be able to use a shared IP for an SSL certificate with each hosting plan we offer and regardless if the SSL is obtained through our company or through a third-party company. If the SSL is bought on our end, not only will you be able to choose the shared IP to be set during the order, but you may also select our auto-configuration option, so when you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system shall set it up for you within a couple of seconds and you won't have to do anything yourself. The only difference between employing a shared IP address and a dedicated one is that your website won't appear in case you try to open https://the-IP-address rather than https://your-domain-name, but other than that, everything will be the same. With this function you could protect the info of your clients and have a secure site without the additional expense for a dedicated IP.

Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Servers

You'll be able to use a shared IP address for an SSL purchased through us or through any other dealer with any one of our semi-dedicated servers. The setup is extremely easy and if you acquire the certificate from our company, you can also take advantage of our SSL wizard where with just a few clicks you'll be able to pick the SSL to be installed automatically for the selected domain or subdomain on the shared IP that's configured to be used for this particular purpose. This option shall save you time and efforts considering that you will not need to do anything after you approve the SSL via e-mail, not mentioning the money you'll save for the IP address on a monthly basis. Your site will be secure and any customer will feel confident that their information will be protected since using a shared IP address doesn't affect the adequate performance 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.