What is an SSL Certificate?
Using an ssl certificate, information between the user and the buyer is transmitted encrypted so that no one can monitor or intercept it. Depending on how strong this security system is, the cost of an SSL certificate goes up.
How does an SSL certificate work?
1. The Browser (Internet explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) of the user-buyer checks the certificate to 'make sure' that the site to which it links is genuine.
2. The Browser determines the type of encryption so that it can use it together with the web server that hosts the site so that both can 'understand' it
3. Browser and Server send each other unique passwords to be used when encrypting information
4. The Browser and the Server, now communicate through encryption, the browser displays the corresponding icon so the websites are considered secure.
How do I know if a site has SSL?
If a site has a certificate then accordingly it will have:
• A lock icon on the right side of the browser's address bar
• Instead of http in front of the address, it will have https which means that the site is secure
• Stamp (logo) of the companies that provide SSL, eg Geotrust, usually on the lower right side of a site
• The whole address bar is green.
Why do I need an SSL Certificate?
If your website transmits sensitive information such as credit card numbers or personal data, then you will need to secure it with an SSL certificate.
Your customers will not trust your website if it does not have a certificate. According to official surveys, 70% of online shoppers have discontinued a transaction because the store did not have SSL.
What are the features of a Domain Validation SSL?
The features of a Domain validation SSL are:
It activates almost immediately
Certification of ownership via email
Low cost
You do not need to send supporting documents or company documents
Suitable for any eshop
Standard security level
What are the features of an Organization Validation SSL?
The characteristics of an Organization validation SSL are:
Activated in two days from the time of order
Certification of ownership via email
Increased costs
Corporate documents are required to certify the company in addition to the domain owner
Suitable for online stores, which also have a company headquarters
Advanced security level.
What are the features of an Extended Validation SSL?
The features of an Extended SSL validation are:
Activated in two days from the time of order
Certification of ownership via email
High cost
Corporate documents are required to certify the company in addition to the domain owner
Suitable for online stores, who are interested in absolute security for their customers
Highest level of security with the characteristic greening of the address bar
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