
What Is SSL?
Encryption, Validation, Trust
An SSL Certificate is a special file on your web server that enables encrypted security for online communications. SSL creates an encrypted connection between your web server and your visitors’ web browser allowing for private information (example: credit card details) to be transmitted without the problems of eavesdropping, data tampering, or message forgery.
To enable SSL certificate for a website, one will need to get an SSL Certificate that identifies him/her/the business and install it on the server. If you’ve ever bought anything online, you would’ve probably used SSL without realizing it. The use of a SSL Certificate on a website is usually indicated by a padlock icon on web browsers but it can also be indicated by a green address bar.
Why You Need SSL Certificate?
- To Prevent Your Customers’ Sensitive Data Such As Credit Card Numbers And Passwords From Being Intercepted By A Third Party.
- To Help Visitors To Identify Your Website As Legitimate And Increase Visitor Trust.
- Make Potential Customers Feel Safe And Confident To Perform Online Transactions Or Do Business With You.
How Does SSL Work?
This Presumes That SSL Has Already Been Issued By SSL Issuing Authority.
What Type of SSL Certificate is Suitable for Your Website?
PERSONAL (Secure 1 Domain) | BUSINESS (Secure 1 Domain) | BUSINESS (Secure 1 Domain & All Subdomains) |
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Domain (DV) Validation | Extended (EV) Validation | Organization (OV) Validation |
GREEN BAR ![]() | GREEN BAR ![]() | GREEN BAR ![]() |
Provide basic encrpytion for personal websites | Suitable for business websites dealing with sensitive transactional data | Ideally for organization websites with many subdomains |
Use when visitors trust and credibility are less concerned | Make potential customers feel safe to do business on your websites | Efficient solution to secure several subdomains with one SSL |
Compare Types of SSL Certificate
Domain Validation (DV) | Organization Validation (OV) | Extended Validation (EV) |
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Address Bar Padlock | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Trust Seal | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Prove Domain Ownership | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Show Organization Identity Info | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Green Address Bar | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Recommended For | Personal sites, blogs & small forums | Online business dealing with transactional data | E-commerce sites and enterprise websites handling sensitive data |
Best Used For | Basic encryptions for non-transactional data such as logins, forms | Make your customers assured about the safety of their sensitive info such as credit card or bank account details | Long term investment to build your credibility as the most trusted business with Green Address Bar, the highest visible display of trust |