A Dedicated SSL Certificate is a secure digital certificate that is issued specifically for one domain name and is installed on its own unique IP address. Unlike shared SSL certificates, which are used by multiple websites on the same server, a dedicated SSL offers enhanced trust, security, and branding.
Key Features:
- Issued specifically for your domain name
- Encrypts data between your website and its visitors
- Displays your domain name in the certificate (e.g., https://www.yourdomain.com)
- Improves trust with a secure padlock icon in browsers
- Ideal for eCommerce or any site collecting sensitive user data
Note: On February 2018, Google announced that from July 2018 when Chrome 68 is released, every website that is not running HTTPS will be labeled as “not secure” in the address bar.
Why choose a Dedicated SSL Certificate?
- You need stronger authentication and custom branding.
- You're accepting online payments or handling private user information.
- You want to improve SEO rankings and show visitors your site is secure.
Note: A dedicated SSL usually requires a dedicated IP address and may incur an additional cost compared to shared SSL options.
