Learn how to generate CSR for Wildcard SSL Certificate and why it is an important step in website safety. A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is an important step in obtaining an SSL certificate. At Hosted.com®, we provide tools to generate CSRs efficiently, including Wildcard SSL certificates, which secure all first-level subdomains under a primary domain. A correctly generated CSR ensures the SSL certificate is valid, trusted, and ready for secure installation on your website. How to Generat… Read More


A Multi Domain SSL Certificate allows you to secure several domains under one certificate, including separate domain names (e.g., example.com, example.net, and example.co.uk). This approach eliminates the need to purchase and manage multiple certificates for each domain individually, saving time, reducing complexity, and ensuring all your websites remain encrypted. Many businesses manage multiple websites across different domains, subdomains, or brands, which require SSL certificates to protect… Read More


Hosted.com® emphasizes the importance of SSL prevent MITM attack, which occur when attackers intercept communication between a website and its visitors. SSL encrypts all data transmitted between the browser and the server, ensuring that intercepted data cannot be read or modified by unauthorized parties. SSL also verifies server identity through digital certificates issued by trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs). This authentication prevents attackers from impersonating your website, protecti… Read More


This article will explain why you should not to reuse CSRs. At Hosted.com®, we advise against reusing private keys or Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs) across multiple SSL certificates. Each SSL certificate should have a unique key pair to ensure the integrity of encryption and maintain the highest level of security. Reusing keys creates vulnerabilities because if a private key is compromised, every certificate using that key is also at risk. Unique CSRs and private keys prevent attackers fr… Read More


At Hosted.com®, we make it easy for clients to install SSL certificates on their hosting accounts. Installing an SSL ensures that your website traffic is encrypted, providing security for both your users and your business. The installation process differs slightly depending on whether you use cPanel, Hosted.com®’s WebHost Manager (WHM), or another hosting platform. Proper installation ensures that your website is fully encrypted, builds customer trust, and prevents browser warnings that cou… Read More


This article will guide you on how to restore SSL Certificate. Hosted.com® recognizes that SSL certificates may occasionally need to be restored due to accidental deletion, corruption, or server migration. Restoring your SSL certificate ensures continued encryption and prevents browser security warnings for visitors. Restoring your SSL quickly protects sensitive user data and maintains trust in your website’s security. How to Restore SSL Certificate in cPanelAdditional InformationLogin to Ho… Read More


This article will show you how to secure multi-subdomains with SSL Certificate. Businesses often run complex websites with multiple subdomain levels, which require SSL Certificates for security. Standard Wildcard SSL certificates secure only first-level subdomains, but Multi-Domain or SAN (Subject Alternative Name) certificates can cover multiple levels or entirely different subdomains under a single certificate. Multi-level SSL certificates streamline security management and provide consistent… Read More


Hosted.com® offers AutoSSL, a feature designed to simplify SSL management by automatically issuing and renewing SSL certificates for your domains. Unlike traditional SSL certificates, which require manual generation, validation, installation, and renewal, AutoSSL handles these steps seamlessly, ensuring your website is consistently protected without administrative intervention. AutoSSL primarily issues Domain Validated (DV) certificates, which encrypt website traffic and authenticate domain ow… Read More


An SSL certificate is considered trusted when it’s issued by a recognized Certificate Authority (CA) and verified by web browsers. Trusted SSLs confirm your websites’ identity and guarantee that your visitors’ connections are safe and legitimate. An untrusted SSL certificate, such as a self-signed certificate, hasn’t been validated by a recognized authority. When users visit a site with an untrusted certificate, browsers will display warnings like “Your connection isn’t private,” … Read More


This article will cover why is SSL/TLS important for ecommerce websites. Ecommerce stores handle sensitive customer data daily, including personal information, login credentials, and payment details. Protecting this information is crucial for maintaining customer trust and avoiding potential financial and reputational damage. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificates provide the encryption required to secure these online transactions. SSL/TLS encrypts communicat… Read More