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SSL encryption is the technology that protects data transferred between a user’s browser and your website. It ensures that sensitive information such as login credentials, personal details, and payment data cannot be intercepted or read by unauthorized parties.
At its core, SSL uses encryption keys and a secure handshake process to establish a private connection. This process ensures both authentication and data protection, allowing users to browse and interact with your website safely.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SSL Encryption and Handshake Process
1. Open your website in a browser using HTTPS.
2. When the site loads, the browser initiates a secure connection request to the server.
3. The server responds by presenting its SSL certificate to the browser.
4. The browser verifies the certificate with the Certificate Authority.
5. Once verified, a secure “handshake” is established between the browser and server.
6. Encryption keys are generated for the session to secure data transfer.
7. All data exchanged during the session is encrypted using the public key and decrypted using the private key.
Additional Information
- SSL uses two keys: a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption.
- The secure handshake process ensures the website is authentic before data is exchanged.
- Each SSL session generates unique encryption keys for added security.
- Browsers display a padlock icon to indicate a secure SSL connection.
- Clicking the padlock reveals certificate details such as issuer, validity, and domain name.
- SSL encryption protects against data interception and prevents man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Modern SSL certificates typically use strong encryption standards such as 256-bit encryption.
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
