Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol that is used to encode the info exchanged between a server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to protect the information that clients submit on your website - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so on. Any info they input in any box on the Internet site shall be submitted safely and securely to the server, so their login or payment details will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. Usually, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be installed, which means the overall cost for your online presence will be bigger. While this may not be an issue for a larger business, it may matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop that doesn't generate big earnings if additional money should be spent. That's the key reason why we have taken advantage of an extension referred to as Server Name Indication (SNI) and we've made it possible to use a shared server IP address to install an SSL certificate.

Shared SSL IP in Web Hosting

You could use a shared IP for an SSL certificate with each web hosting solution which we offer and no matter if the SSL is purchased through us or through a third-party business. If the SSL is acquired on our end, not only could you choose the shared IP to be set during the order, but you can also select our auto-configuration option, so when you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system will do the installation for you within a couple of seconds and you won't have to do anything yourself. The sole difference between using a shared IP address and a dedicated one is that your site won't appear in the event that you try to open https://the-IP-address rather than https://your-domain-name, but besides that, everything will be the same. With this function you'll be able to protect the information of your clients and have a secure site without the additional expense for a dedicated IP.

Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Any SSL certificate could be used with our specifically configured shared IPs, therefore if you have a semi-dedicated hosting account, you could use this option with only a few clicks when you install a certificate which you purchase through us or through some other dealer. For the SSLs we offer you could also take advantage of an extra function and have our system set everything up for you. This way the moment you approve the SSL, the shared IP will be set for the given domain or subdomain and the certificate will be installed with no action required on your end, and so any data that site visitors submit on your website will be secure. The SSL shall perform in the exact same way no matter if it's set on a shared or a dedicated IP address and the 1 thing which is different between the two setups is that typing the shared IP as a URL in an Internet browser will not open your site.