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An SSL Certificate is a global security technology that enables encrypted communication between a web browser and a web server. It plays a critical role in protecting sensitive information and ensuring that users interact with a legitimate and trusted website.
SSL certificates serve two main purposes: authentication and encryption. They verify the website owner’s identity and encrypt the data being transferred, preventing unauthorized access. This is why websites with SSL display a padlock icon in the browser, indicating a secure connection.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How SSL Certificates Work on Your Website
1. Login to your Hosted.com® Client Portal.
2. Navigate to Manage Services from the main dashboard.
3. Select your Web Hosting service.
4. Click Manage next to the domain you wish to access.
5. Click Login to cPanel to open your control panel.
6. Scroll to the Security section and click SSL/TLS.
7. Install or confirm that your SSL certificate is active.
8. Visit your website using HTTPS in a browser.
9. Click the padlock icon in the address bar to view certificate details.
10. Verify the domain name, issuing authority, and certificate validity.
11. Ensure all pages on your website load securely over HTTPS.
Additional Information
- An SSL certificate is issued by a trusted Certificate Authority after verifying your identity or domain.
- SSL certificates authenticate a website’s identity, ensuring visitors are connecting to the correct server.
- Encryption protects sensitive data such as login credentials, payment details, and personal information.
- The padlock icon in the browser indicates that SSL encryption is active.
- Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates offer the highest level of trust and verification.
- SSL certificates are essential for SEO, as search engines prioritize secure websites.
- Without SSL, browsers may display warnings that discourage users from visiting your site.
Login to Hosted.com® Account
1. Go to the Hosted.com® website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.
3. You will see the Hosted.com® Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
Login to cPanel from your Hosted.com® Dashboard
4. Click on Manage Services to view the sub-dropdown menu and select the hosting package for the domain you want to work with – in our example we are using WordPress Hosting.
5. Click the Manage button to the right of the domain name you want to access.
6. The display will now show Product Information, Quick Manage, Resource Usage and Site Statistics for that domain name.
7. Under Product Information, scroll down to Control Panel, which will display cPanel to the right, and click on the Login button.
8. The cPanel Dashboard will now be display
