Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol that is used to encrypt the info exchanged between a server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to preserve the data which site visitors submit on your site - a login page, a payment page if you run an online store, and so forth. Any content they enter in any box on the site will be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment data will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. In general, an SSL certificate needs a dedicated IP address to be installed, which means the overall cost for your presence online shall be higher. While this may not be an issue for a larger firm, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop that doesn't generate big earnings if additional money should be spent. This is the key reason why we have taken advantage of an extension known as Server Name Indication (SNI) and we have made it possible to use a shared server IP address to install an SSL certificate.
Shared SSL IP in Hosting
You could use a shared IP for an SSL certificate with each hosting package we offer and regardless if the SSL is ordered through our company or through a third-party firm. If the SSL is acquired on our end, not only can you select the shared IP to be set during the order, but you can also select our auto-configuration option, so as soon as you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system will handle the installation for you within a couple of seconds and you won't have to do anything yourself. The only difference between using a shared IP address and a dedicated one is that your site won't appear if you try to open https://the-IP-address instead of https://your-domain-name, but aside from that, everything will be identical. With this function you can protect the data of your customers and have a secure website without the added expense for a dedicated IP.
Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting
If you host a website within a semi-dedicated hosting account from our company and you wish to protect the information of your website visitors, you will be able to use a shared IP address which has been configured for SSL certificates with only several clicks. You can pick this option in the SSL order wizard which you shall find inside the Hepsia hosting CP and you could even pick the certificate to be set up for the specific domain name or subdomain automatically by our system. This way everything can be installed for you on the shared IP the moment you approve the SSL. With this service we give you the opportunity to secure the data of your website users at no additional cost and without affecting the way the SSL will encrypt the information in any way. The sole big difference from using a dedicated address is that your website shall not accessible if you input the shared IP address instead of the domain/subdomain within the Internet browser address bar.