An SSL Certificate (Secure Socket Layer) is a digital certificate that provides authentication and encryption for a website. It ensures that any data transferred between your website and its visitors is secure and private.
What It Does:
- Encrypts information like passwords, credit card numbers, and personal data.
- Verifies your website’s identity and builds trust with users.
- Changes your website URL from http:// to https:// and shows a padlock icon in the browser bar.
What It Does:Types of SSL:
- Domain Validation (DV): Basic security and encryption.
- Organization Validation (OV): Confirms business identity.
- Extended Validation (EV): Highest level of verification and trust.
Why You Need It:
- Protects sensitive information
- Boosts search engine rankings (SEO)
- Builds credibility and visitor trust
- Required for eCommerce and online payments
All Hosting Chilli plans support SSL certificates to help secure your site and data.
