What is a web SSL certificate?
What types of secure certificates are there?
How much are SSL certificates?
How do I get certificates from other certificate authorities?
Do I need a domain name?
How do I get one?
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| The primary function of a web server SSL certificate is to allow you to collect information from a user visiting your web site and pass the information from their browser to the web server securely by encrypting the information.
The second function of an SSL certificate is to verify the authenticity of your web site as it relates to your domain registration and business presence. This is enabled by the certificate authority (Geotrust, Verisign, etc.) and their extensive review of your request for a secure certificate. This way your web site visitors can be assured that not only are they encrypting their data before sending it across the Internet but that they are also doing business with a legitimate and registered company or entity.
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What types of secure certificates are there? |
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| The primary certificate Adhost will purchase for you is a
Geotrust True BusinessID. As an alternative we can purchase a
QuickSSL
certificate.
What is the difference?
It's recommended that you visit
www.geotrust.com yourself
and read about the differences. But here's a quick review: They
are both 128bit encrypted certificates. The process for
obtaining a True BusinessID requires you to verify the
authenticity of your business and domain name registration,
thereby ensuring to your web site visitors that they are doing
ecommerce with a verified and legitimate business entity.
Site Seal Graphic
Only the True BusinessID comes with a dynamic site seal
graphic to display to your users on your web site.
QuickSSL certs
are faster to verify with the CA (Certificate Authority) and therefore faster to obtain
but lack the business verification or site seal. |
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How much are SSL certificates? |
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| We advise that you obtain your certificates
for longer than 1 year; up to 3 years is possible. You benefit by a better
price and avoid any interruptions of service due to prolonged or delayed
yearly renewal processes.
True BusinessID from Geotrust
- 1 year $200
- 2 year $375
- 3 year $500
QuickSSL from Geotrust
- 1 year $150
- 2 year $275
- 3 year $350
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How do I get certificates from other certificate authorities? |
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| You may specify a secure certificate from any
other CA (Certificate Authority, i.e. Verisign). Adhost will generate the
server side CSR (Certificate Signing Request) for you and email to you. It
will be your responsibility to purchase the certificate from the CA you have
chosen. Once we have received the issued certificate from you, Adhost will
then install it. Fee for this service is $50/year
and is NOT included in the price of your certificate.
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| | Do I need a domain name? |
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| Yes, you do need a domain name to purchase an SSL certificate. Also, make sure that the domain name registration and all its information is exactly correct as it pertains to the business name, address, and contacts. |
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