Introduction to SSL at Hostinger

SSL, which stands for Secure Sockets Layer, is a security protocol that utilizes advanced encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted over the internet.

Its primary function is to establish a secure and encrypted communication channel between a user’s web browser and the server of the website they wish to connect to.

You can find out more about it below, as well as in this video tutorial:

Differences Between Secured and Non-Secured Websites

Identifying a secured website is simple — look for a padlock icon displayed next to the URL in the address bar. The appearance may vary depending on the browser you are using:

By clicking on the padlock icon and selecting Connection is secure, you can access more detailed information about the SSL certificate:

On the other hand, websites without SSL certificates will be marked with a warning icon and labeled as Not secure in most browsers:

Are Individual Certificates Required for Each Website?

Domain Validation (DV) certificates, like Lifetime SSL, are an excellent choice for securing one domain or subdomain at a time, and our Web and Cloud hosting plans include them for free for all your websites.

Alternatively, if you have VPS Hosting, you can install a wildcard or multi-domain SSL purchased from a trusted vendor to protect all your websites simultaneously.

How to Get a Certificate With Your Company Name

For a certificate that displays your company name in the address bar, you can acquire an Extended Validation (EV) certificate from a trusted vendor and install it on your website to enhance user trust and security:

By implementing SSL encryption, you will protect your users’ data and provide trustworthiness to your website visitors.