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SSL Certificates (Secure Sockets Layer) are an important component in ensuring the security and privacy of internet communications. Online transactions and interactions have become an integral part of our daily lives, it is more important than ever to protect sensitive information such as credit card numbers, login credentials, and personal details. What is an SSL CertificateCertificate Signing Request (CSR) and Public KeysInformation to Generate Private Key and CSRCertificate RenewalsMor… Read More
A Domain Validated SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Certificate enhances the security and credibility of your website to your users and potential customers. Table of Contents
What is a Domain Validated SSL Certificate?Key benefits of a DV SSL CertificateSimplicitySpeedAffordabilityUser TrustSEO (Search Engine Optimization)Mitigate Phishing AttacksCompliance RequirementsBrowser CompatibilityConclusion What is a Domain Validated SSL Certificate? A DV SSL certificate is a digital certificate that provi… Read More
Understanding how to recognize a valid SSL Certificate (Secure Socket Layer) on a website is vital for ensuring your online safety. Check the URL for a Valid SSL Certificate When a website is secured with an SSL Certificate, it will appear in the browser URL with the prefix https://, denoting Secure HTTP, i.e. which signifies that data exchanged between your browser and the website’s server will be encrypted. A secure website will typically display a small padlock icon in front of the browser’s… Read More
In this guide, we will look a little further into the various types of SSL certificates available, each offering distinct levels of certification and validation from Certificate Authorities (CAs). SSL certificates (Secure Socket Layer) are digital certificates that authenticate a website’s identity and allow an encrypted connection between web browsers and servers. SSL certificates play a pivotal role in enhancing website security and credibility by helping to secure data exchanges and protec… Read More
A Certificate Signing Request or CSR is a formal request sent to a Certificate Authority (CA) to apply for a digital certificate. The Certificate Signing Request CSR includes information about the entity (such as a website or organization) that is requesting the certificate and the public key that will be included in the certificate. Additional Information:Key Components of a Certificate Signing RequestCommon Name (CN)Organization (O)Organizational Unit (OU)Locality (L)State or Province (ST)Cou… Read More
Knowing the Certificate Signing Request process makes installing and renewing your SSL certificate a simple task. In securing your website with an SSL certificate, a CSR plays a pivotal role, as it establishes a connection between your server’s public key and the CA. This connection ensures that the SSL certificate issued is valid for your specific domain and organization, enhancing the security and authenticity of your website. The Certificate Signing Request ProcessWhat is a CSR?Why You Need … Read More
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What is an an EV SSL CertificateHow long does it take to get?Documentation required for an an EV SSL CertificateEV Subscriber Agreement EV Authorization Form Company D-U-N-S number Articles of Incorporation Business License DBA (Doing Business As) Registration Partnership Documentation Sole Proprietorship Documentation Additional Information for VerificationAdditional Documentation What is an an EV SSL Certificate An Extended Validation SSL, or EV SSL Certificate, is a type of… Read More
This article will show you how to generate a CSR for an SSL Certificate. Before you can install an SSL Certificate on your server, you must generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR). A CSR is required by the Certificate Authority (CA) to validate your website’s identity and ownership before issuing the SSL/TLS certificate. At Hosted.com®, we aim to make this process simple and secure. Our Support Team can generate a CSR for you, or you can create one yourself on your server. Either way, t… Read More
When you install an SSL Certificate, the quickest and easiest solution is to contact our Support Team and we will send a link for your web server. Alternatively, you can also request us to generate your CSR. How to install SSL Certificates You can access video demonstrations for generating CSRs and installing SSL certificates, links to CSR generation for various common servers can be found in our Blog – How to Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR).. Table of Contents How to install … Read More
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Introduction to SSL CertificatesTypes of SSL CertificatesSSL Certificates’ Terminology Introduction to SSL Certificates SSL Certificates are highly encrypted and secure digital certifications from an authorized certification entity. Although this cryptographic protocol is still known as SSL (Secure Socket Layers), it has actually evolved over the decades and is now known as TLS (Transport Layer Security). Please refer to this comprehensive Wikipedia article should you wish to … Read More