An SSL certificate is a digital certificate that verifies the identity of a website and allows for a secure connection. Secure Sockets Layer or SSL is a security protocol that establishes an encrypted connection between a web server and a web browser. SSL certificates must be installed on a website in order to safeguard online transactions and keep customer data secure and private. In simple terms, SSL protects internet connections by preventing hackers from reading or altering data sent across two systems. A padlock icon next to the URL in the address bar signifies that the website is protected by SSL.
If you have bought you shared hosting from GauravGo, here is a tutorial on how to install SSL certificate. GauravGo is a shared hosting company which helps businesses to build online presence and grow their business.
How do SSL certificates work?
SSL protects data transferred between users and websites, or between two systems, by making it difficult to read it. It modifies data in transit using encryption methods, preventing hackers from accessing it as it travels over the network. Names, addresses, credit card numbers, and other financial details are among the data that are transferred using encrypted methods.
The procedure is as follows:
- A browser tries to connect to an SSL-secured website (i.e., a web server).
- The browser asks the web server to authenticate itself.
- In response, the web server delivers a copy of its SSL certificate to the browser or server.
- This SSL certificate is then checked by the browser to see if it is trusted.
- After that, the web server sends a digitally signed acknowledgment, which initiates an SSL encrypted session.
- Between the browser or server and the webserver, encrypted data is transferred.
Therefore, SSL certificates are required for websites in order to protect user data, validate website ownership, prevent attackers from creating a false version of the site, and transmit trust to users.
SSL certificates comes free with every hosting plan of GauravGo , thus saving a lot on every year renewals & making website more secure .
