Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol that is used to encode the data exchanged between a server and its users. The practical application of using an SSL is to protect the data that site visitors submit on your website - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so on. Any info 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. In general, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be installed, which implies the overall cost for your presence online will be bigger. While this might not exactly be an issue for a larger firm, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online store which does not generate big revenue if additional money should be spent. That's the 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 install an SSL certificate.
Shared SSL IP in Hosting
You'll be able to use a shared IP for an SSL certificate with each hosting solution which we offer and irrespective if the SSL is obtained through our company or through a third-party business. If the SSL is purchased on our end, not only can you choose the shared IP to be set during the order, but you can also select our auto-configuration option, so when you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system shall handle the installation for you within a few seconds and you won't need to do anything manually. The sole difference between using a shared IP and a dedicated one is that your Internet site will not appear if you try to open https://the-IP-address as opposed to https://your-domain-name, but aside from that, everything shall be the same. With this feature you could protect the data of your customers and have a secure website without the extra expense for a dedicated IP.