Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol used to encode the data exchanged between a hosting server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to preserve the info that visitors submit on your site - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so forth. Any content they input in any box on the site will be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment data shall be protected from being accessed by unauthorized people. Usually, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be set up, which implies the overall cost for your web presence will be bigger. While this might not be a problem for a larger company, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop that does not generate big revenue if additional money should be spent. That is the reason why we have taken advantage of an extension called 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 can use a shared IP for an SSL certificate with each shared hosting solution that we offer and regardless if the SSL is ordered through our company or through a third-party firm. If the SSL is bought on our end, not only will you be able to choose the shared IP to be set during the order, but you can also pick our auto-configuration option, so when you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system shall set it up for you within a few seconds and you won't need to do anything by hand. The sole difference between using a shared IP 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 apart from that, everything shall be identical. With this feature you can protect the information of your customers and have a secure website without the extra expense for a dedicated IP.

Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting

You can use a shared IP for an SSL bought through us or through any other supplier with any of our Linux semi-dedicated hosting. The setup is incredibly basic and if you acquire the certificate from our company, you can also benefit from our SSL wizard where with just a couple of mouse clicks you can pick the SSL to be installed automatically for the selected domain or subdomain on the shared IP that's configured to be used for this particular purpose. This option will save you time and efforts as you will not have to do anything after you approve the SSL through e-mail, not mentioning the cash you shall save for the IP address on a monthly basis. Your website shall be secured and any client will feel assured that their information will be protected as using a shared IP address does not influence the adequate performance of the certificate and the only real difference from using a dedicated one is that the IP address cannot be used as a URL to access your site.