Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol that is used to encode the data exchanged between a web server and its users. The practical application of employing an SSL is to protect the data which clients submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so on. Any content they input in any box on the Internet site will be submitted safely to the server, so their login or payment data will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. In general, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be set up, meaning that the overall cost for your presence online will be higher. While this might not exactly be an issue for a larger company, it may matter for a non-profit organization or a small online store that does not generate big income if additional money should be spent. That is the main 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

As we offer SSL certificates with our hosting solutions, you can very easily secure your website and use a shared IP address with just several clicks. The option shall be available during the order process, so if you have a dedicated IP, you could use it, but if you don't have one and you don't want to pay for this type of a service, you'll be able to use the shared IP, which has been configured particularly for SSLs. The certificate shall work in the very same way as if it had a dedicated IP address and the only difference shall be that if someone attempts to open the IP address as a URL, they'll not see your Internet site. Given that our system comes with an auto-configuration option, the SSL shall be set up automatically the instant it's issued, so you shall not need to do anything on your end after you approve it. That way, you'll be able to have a secure and reliable site without having to spend more money for that.

Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Hosting

When you host an Internet site within a semi-dedicated hosting account from our company and you'd like to protect the data of your site visitors, you'll be able to use a shared IP address that has been configured for SSL certificates with just a few mouse clicks. You can choose this option within the SSL order wizard that you'll find in the Hepsia hosting Control Panel and you can even select the certificate to be installed for the particular domain name or subdomain automatically by our system. In this way everything can be set up for you on the shared IP the minute you approve the SSL. With this service we offer you the opportunity to preserve the data of your Internet site users at no additional cost and without affecting the way the SSL will encrypt the information in any way. The sole difference from using a dedicated address is that your Internet site will not be accessible if you enter the shared IP address instead of the domain/subdomain in the browser address bar.