How to get https on your Domain
| Hello,This article explains how you can secure your site or domain with the use of "https" and how to obtain it.
If you see https://(s in https stands for "Secure") preceding any site name,this indicates the site is a secure one as compared to http:// where the communication between the Server and the Client is not encrypted and is thus vulnerable to attacks. Most of the major sites have https but still,i would advise you,not to enter your Credit Card or Bank Account Details if the site does not have "https". For you to get an https:// on your Domain,you'll need: 1.A static, dedicated IP address (not the same as dedicated web host although dedicated hosting comes with an IP). You can usually purchase this as an add on from your web host. You’ll probably pay a few bucks more every month to have a special IP number just for you to use. 2.A Secure Sockets Layer certificate or better known as SSL certificate. You can purchase this from your web host – many do provide this service. It is a yearly fee and cost anything from $80 a year to thousands a year. You can also purchase this from other places like RapidSSL.com or Geotrust.com,but getting it from your Host itself will be easier & cheaper. Once purchased,dont try your skills at installing it,rather, get it done from your Host,coz at times it may be confusing,if you're new to it.Thats it,your domain with https:// will be ready within a day or two. And dont forget to renew the SSL certificate every year! Hope this piece of Article was useful to you! |