SSL, which is short for Secure Sockets Layer, is a security protocol that encrypts the information which customers submit on an Internet site. If they enter a username and a password on a login page or they acquire products and services online and they type in their credit card information, the data will be exchanged with the server in an encrypted form, therefore an unauthorized third-party will not be able to see it. An SSL certificate will increase the protection of your Internet site and shall make it more inviting to clients, but in addition to the cost for the SSL, you need to spend more money for a dedicated IP address, which is normally required for the SSL installation. In case you manage a modest e-commerce portal and your budget is limited or you are a part of a non-profit organization and you could find better use for the funds, you can avoid the extra expense by taking advantage of our services since our cloud website hosting platform supports SSL certificates not just on a dedicated IP address, but also on a shared one.
