Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, is a protocol employed to encrypt the data exchanged between a server and its users. The practical application of using an SSL is to preserve the data which visitors submit on your Internet site - a login page, a payment page if you run a web-based store, and so forth. Any data they type in in any box on the Internet site will be submitted securely to the server, so their login or payment information will be protected from being accessed by unauthorized individuals. In general, an SSL certificate requires a dedicated IP address to be set up, which implies the overall cost for your online presence shall be higher. While this may not be a problem for a larger company, it might matter for a non-profit organization or a small online shop which doesn't generate big earnings if additional money should be spent. That's the reason why we have taken advantage of an extension known as Server Name Indication (SNI) and we've made it possible to use a shared server IP address to set up an SSL certificate.
Shared SSL IP in Shared Hosting
You'll be able to use a shared IP address for an SSL certificate with every single shared hosting package we offer and regardless if the SSL is ordered through us or through a third-party firm. If the SSL is bought on our end, not only will you be able to pick the shared IP to be set during the order, but you may also choose our auto-configuration option, so when you complete the purchase and approve the certificate, our system shall install it for you within a few seconds and you'll not need to do anything yourself. The only difference between using a shared IP and a dedicated one is that your site will not appear in case you try to open https://the-IP-address rather than https://your-domain-name, but besides that, everything will be identical. With this function you could protect the data of your clients and have a secure website without the extra expense for a dedicated IP.
Shared SSL IP in Semi-dedicated Servers
If you host an Internet site within a semi-dedicated server account from our company and you would like to protect the information of your site visitors, you shall be able to use a shared IP address which has been configured for SSL certificates with a few clicks. You can select this option within the SSL order wizard which you will find within the Hepsia hosting Control Panel and you can even choose the certificate to be installed for the particular domain name or subdomain automatically by our system. That way everything can be installed for you on the shared IP the moment you approve the SSL. With this service we grant you the opportunity to preserve the information of your website users at no additional cost and without affecting the way the SSL shall encrypt the data in any way. The sole main difference from using a dedicated address is that your website won't be accessible if you input the shared IP address instead of the domain/subdomain within the browser address bar.