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SSL Certificates
Let customers know their private details are safe.
Get an SEO Up-Rank from having a Secure Site
Same SSL Security as competitors — up to 90% less.
Non-SSL Sites Hurt the Site Owner most...
Sites Must Be SSL Secure or Customers Run Away...
If you want your visitors to know their data is safe, you've got to look secure. The "s" in https and the green lock in the browser address bar are two indicators that a website is protected by a trusted SSL certificate.
Search Engines Down-Rank Sites With-Out SSL...
It's a Fact. If you don’t have the little green lock from a trusted SSL certificate, Browsers will mark your site as Not Secure. Google announced that it is ranking SSL-Secure (https) Sites ABOVE non-secure (http) sites.
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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Backed by the Best Technology and Highest Trust
The Green Padlock
The green lock in the browser bar and the "s" in https mean a site is secure in every language. Have both on your site to show your visitors you care that their data is safe.
World's Best Encryption
Our SSL certificates use an SHA-2 digest method and 2048-bit encryption to protect sensitive data. Together, they provide the best protection on the market today.
Trusted, Rooted Certificate
Trust is the cornerstone of SSL protocol and that means we adhere to strict validation guidelines. We’ve been on the Online Trust Alliance Honor Roll as SSL providers and diligently issue certificates that all browsers can trust.
Improves SEO Ranking
The world's #1 search engine favors HTTPS-encrypted websites and will push them higher in search results. So an SSL not only protects your customers but helps you find more of them.
Safely Accept Payments
If you want to sell to a much larger audience you need to give customers the payment options they prefer — AND an SSL to keep them clicking through to checkout.
Protects Sensitive Info
SSL Certificates protect your customers' sensitive information by encrypting the data they send to you, then decrypting it once you’ve received it.
Choose the HostingDude SSL Certificate for Your Needs
Fully Rooted and Insured Starfield SSL Certificates
Standard SSL 1 DV
1 SSL Certificate Supports
Domain Validation: 1 Site
Standard SSL 1-Site Includes:
- Green Padlock in Browsers (or equiv This-Site-Is-SSL-Secure Icon; e.g., black padlock, varies by browser)
- Domain Validation
- Fast issuance in 5 Minutes!!!
- SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption
- Boosts SEO rankings !!!
- Displays HTTPS as URI Protocol
- Operates on Port 443 or any custom-configured secure port
- Security Trust Seal — May be placed on your SSL-secured pages; links to validation page with full authentication of your unique fully-rooted certificate
- Supports unlimited servers
- Free unlimited reissues
- $100,000.00 Warranty (US Dollars)
Standard SSL 5 DV
5 SSL Certificates Support
Domain Validation: 5 Sites
Standard SSL 5-Sites Includes:
- Green Padlock in Browsers (or equiv This-Site-Is-SSL-Secure Icon; e.g., black padlock, varies by browser)
- Domain Validation
- Fast issuance in 5 Minutes!!!
- SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption
- Boosts SEO rankings !!!
- Displays HTTPS as URI Protocol
- Operates on Port 443 or any custom-configured secure port
- Security Trust Seal — May be placed on your SSL-secured pages; links to validation page with full authentication of your unique fully-rooted certificate
- Supports unlimited servers
- Free unlimited reissues
- $100,000.00 Warranty (US Dollars)
Wildcard Domain SSL
Wildcard SSL Certificate
Supports 1 Domain Site + Unlimited SubDomain Sites
Standard SSL Wildcard Includes:
- Green Padlock in Browsers (or equiv This-Site-Is-SSL-Secure Icon; e.g., black padlock, varies by browser)
- Domain Validation
- Fast issuance in 5 Minutes!!!
- SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption
- Boosts SEO rankings !!!
- Displays HTTPS as URI Protocol
- Operates on Port 443 or any custom-configured secure port
- Security Trust Seal — May be placed on your SSL-secured pages; links to validation page with full authentication of your unique fully-rooted certificate
- Supports unlimited servers
- Free unlimited reissues
- $100,000.00 Warranty (US Dollars)
Premium SSL: 1 EV Certificate
Supports 1-Site by Extended Validation
Confirms Identity - Highest Security Possible
Premium SSL Certificate 1-Site Includes:
- Green Padlock in Browsers (or equiv This-Site-Is-SSL-Secure Icon; e.g., black padlock, varies by browser)
- Extended Validation
- Confirms Owner's Identity
- Performs Domain Validation
- SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption
- Boosts SEO rankings !!!
- Displays HTTPS as URI Protocol
- Operates on Port 443 or any custom-configured secure port
- Green Site Owner Name in Address Bar (typically appearing to the right of the green padlock in URL Bar, prior to your site URL, varies by browser)
- Security Trust Seal — May be placed on your SSL-secured pages; links to validation page with full authentication of your unique fully-rooted certificate
- Supports unlimited servers
- Free unlimited reissues
- $1 Million Warranty (USD $1,000,000.00)
Premium SSL: 5 EV Certificates
Supports 5-Sites by Extended Validation
Confirms Identity - Highest Security Possible
Premium SSL Certificates 5-Sites Includes:
- Green Padlock in Browsers (or equiv This-Site-Is-SSL-Secure Icon; e.g., black padlock, varies by browser)
- Extended validation
- Confirms Owner's Identity
- Performs Domain Validation
- SHA-2 & 2048-bit encryption
- Boosts SEO rankings !!!
- Displays HTTPS as URI Protocol
- Operates on Port 443 or any custom-configured secure port
- Green Site Owner Name in Address Bar (typically appearing to the right of the green padlock in URL Bar, prior to your site URL, varies by browser)
- Security Trust Seal — May be placed on your SSL-secured pages; links to validation page with full authentication of your unique fully-rooted certificate
- Supports unlimited servers
- Free unlimited reissues
- $1 Million Warranty (USD $1,000,000.00)
All SSL Certificates include:
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SSL Certificate — FAQs
How do I install my SSL Certificate?
When your SSL certificate is issued, we send an email to let you know. What happens next depends on where your site is hosted and the options you chose when you bought the certificate.
If you chose web hosting, Website Builder or Online Store will take care of everything for you. If you host your website with another company or use our VPS or Dedicated Servers, contact us.
To install an SSL certificate on Parallels Plesk Panel, cPanel and Microsoft IIS, please contact us.
What is an SSL Certificate?
SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer. It might sound complex, but it's really not. SSL Certificates validate your website's identity, and encrypt the information visitors send to, or receive from, your site. This keeps thieves from spying on any exchange between you and your shoppers.
When you have an SSL Certificate protecting your website, your customers can rest assured that the information they enter on any secured page is private and can't be viewed by cyber crooks. HostingDude makes it easy to install your certificate and secure your server.
What are the benefits of having an SSL Certificate on my website?
HostingDude SSL Certificates inspire trust and show visitors that you value their privacy. An SSL Cert protects your customers' sensitive information such as their name, address, password, or credit card number by encrypting the data during transmission from their computer to your web server. SSL is the standard for web security, and a Server Certificate is required by most merchant account services – you'll need one if you plan to accept credit cards on your website.
How will people know my website is safe?
How you build your website is entirely up to you. In fact, most basic secure websites can be hand-coded using HTML.
When a visitor enters an SSL-protected page on your website, their browser bar displays a padlock icon and the https:// prefix in the URL address. While most Internet users know to look for those SSL indicators, you can also add a site seal to your website to show visitors your site is verified and secured. Visitors can click the seal to view your certificate's status and details, seeing for themselves that it's safe to send sensitive information to your website. Websites protected by HostingDude's Premium EV SSL display a green browser bar as well, giving users the green light.
What is the difference between Standard SSL and Premium SSL?
All SSL-protected sites display the https:// prefix in the URL address bar. Sites protected with a Premium EV SSL Certificate display a green browser bar to quickly assure visitors that the organization's legal and physical existence was verified according to strict industry standards.
HostingDude's Premium EV SSL Certificate involves the most extensive vetting process. We verify the control of the domain and legitimacy of your company by validating the legal name, address, phone number and other business information. The process takes about 30 days, but we've got you covered during that time. EV SSL Certs come with a free Standard SSL to use during the vetting process, so you can keep your transactions secure while you wait.
Why should I buy an SSL from HostingDude?
For one thing, our SSL certs cover unlimited secure servers. They support up to 2048-bit encryption and they're recognized by all of the major desktop and mobile browsers on the market. Plus, they're backed by the industry's best 24/7 phone service and support. There's absolutely no technical difference between HostingDude SSL Certificates and those offered by other companies – they simply cost less.
How long will I have to wait for my SSL certificate?
Standard SSLs (DV) usually take 5 minutes or less. Deluxe SSLs (OV) take 3-5 business days, as we’re validating not just domain ownership but also the existence of the organization or business on the SSL application.
For Premium (EV) certificates, there is an extensive vetting process that starts with an in-depth application. Before you start, pull together details about your business, such as registration number, incorporation or registration agent and any relevant jurisdiction information.
What’s a Unified Communications Certificate (UCC)?
A Unified Communications Certificate (UCC) is an SSL that secures multiple domain names as well as multiple host names within a domain name. A UCC SSL lets you secure a primary domain name and up to 99 additional Subject Alternative Names (SANs) with a single SSL. For example you can use a UCC to protect www.domains1.com, www.domains2.net and www.domains3.org.
UCCs are compatible with shared hosting and ideal for Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007, Exchange Server 2010, and Microsoft Live® Communications Server. However, the site seal and certificate "Issued To" information will only list the primary domain name. Please note that any secondary hosting accounts will be listed in the certificate as well, so if you do not want sites to appear 'connected' to each other, you should not use this type of certificate.
What is a Wildcard SSL Certificate?
A Wildcard SSL Cert protects your primary domain, and an unlimited number of its subdomains. For example, a single Wildcard Certificate can secure both www.coolexample.com and blog.coolexample.com.
Wildcard Certificates secure the common name and all subdomains at the level you specify when you submit your SSL request.
How many separate domains can I protect with HTTPS?
Depending on how your website is configured, you might want to use something other than a single-domain SSL certificate.
- Wildcard SSLs cover all of a domain name’s subdomains. For example, you can secure *.coolexample.com, which would cover shop.coolexample.com, www.coolexample.com and any other subdomains.
- UCC SSLs can cover multiple subdomains, unique domain names and websites. For example, you can secure www.coolexample.com, mail.coolexample.com and www.awesomeexample.com.