What is an SSL certificate?
An SSL certificate enables a secure connection between your website and the visitor’s browser. If a site uses an unencrypted connection, most browsers will warn the user of a security risk.
Our web hosting, reseller web hosting, and WP.one service include a basic SSL certificate, which is perfectly sufficient for most users. More comprehensive SSL certificates can build visitor trust, and they are often necessary for larger businesses.
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Comodo Positive SSL 256-bit DV certificate
Domain Validation. Only the ownership of the domain name is verified.
Comodo Instant SSL 256-bit OV certificate
Organization Validation. The existence of the applicant’s organisation is verified by documentation.
Comodo Positive SSL + Wildcard DV certificate
Domain Validation. The ownership of the domain name and subdomains is verified.
Comodo SSL EV certificate
Extended Validation. The existence of the applicant’s organisation is verified with particular thoroughness.
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Free SSL certificate included in the price
Let’s Encrypt is a free basic SSL certificate that is perfectly sufficient for most users. It is a DV-type SSL certificate, meaning domain name ownership is verified automatically.
Even with the free Let’s Encrypt certificate, you get an encrypted connection between your site and its visitors.
SSL certificate types
DV = Domain Validation. DV SSL certificates include only the verification of domain name ownership.
OV = Organization Validation. OV SSL certificates also include verification of the organisation’s existence through various documentation.
EV = Extended Validation. EV SSL certificates include a particularly thorough verification of the organisation’s existence, legality, and right to the website. The verification is carried out in accordance with pre-defined issuance criteria.
SSL certificates – Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need an SSL certificate?
An SSL certificate secures the connection between the website’s server and the visitor. All data transferred also travels through the secure connection. Using a secure connection is especially important when transferring personal, payment, or address information. Most browsers also warn visitors if the connection is not secure – that is, if an SSL certificate is not in use or has not been installed correctly. In the worst case, this can of course scare visitors away, causing them to leave the site immediately.lta.
How do free and paid SSL certificates differ?
The most significant difference between free and paid SSL certificates is how the domain name ownership is verified and whether organisational information is also checked. The DV validation level, for example, does not guarantee that the organisation in question exists – it only verifies the domain name owner’s details. Paid certificates are most commonly used in online stores, membership sites, and on the websites of companies that want to project a particularly trustworthy image.
How can I check whether my site already has an SSL certificate?
You can easily check your site’s SSL certificate status by typing your site’s domain name into the browser address bar. If a padlock icon appears at the beginning of the address bar, the site has an SSL certificate in use. In most browsers, you can also click the padlock icon to confirm this – the text ‘Connection is secure’ should appear.
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