Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol used to encode the data exchanged between a server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to protect the data that clients submit on your website - a login page, a payment page if you run an Internet store, etc. Any info they type in in any box on the website shall be submitted securely to the server, so their login or payment information will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. Usually, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be installed, which implies the overall cost for your web presence shall be bigger. While this may not be an issue for a larger company, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small web store that doesn't generate big profits if additional money should be spent. That's the main reason why we've taken advantage of an extension referred to 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 Shared Hosting

You could use a shared IP for an SSL certificate with each shared hosting plan which we offer and irrespective if the SSL is bought through our company or through a third-party firm. If the SSL is purchased on our end, not only could you choose the shared IP to be set during the order, but you may also choose our auto-configuration option, so when you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system will handle the installation for you within a couple of seconds and you'll not need to do anything manually. The only difference between employing a shared IP address and a dedicated one is that your website will not appear in the event that you try to open https://the-IP-address rather than https://your-domain-name, but other than that, everything shall be identical. With this feature you'll be able to protect the data of your clients and have a reliable site without the added expense for a dedicated IP address.

Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Servers

You'll be able to use a shared IP for an SSL obtained through us or through any other retailer with any one of our semi-dedicated plans. The setup is quite basic and if you obtain the certificate from our company, you can also benefit from our SSL wizard where with just a couple of mouse clicks you'll be able to choose the SSL to be installed automatically for the specific domain name or subdomain on the shared IP that is configured to be employed for this specific purpose. This option will save you time and work since you won't have to do anything after you approve the SSL through e mail, not mentioning the money you'll save for the IP address on a monthly basis. Your website will be protected and any customer will feel certain that their information will be protected since using a shared IP address doesn't affect the proper operation of the certificate and the only difference from using a dedicated one is that the IP cannot be used as a URL to access your site.