SSL - Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an SSL ?
Need is a strange word don't you think. You need food to live and clothes to keep warm but an SSL, no you don't "need" one as such however an SSL is important because the information you send on the internet is passed from computer to computer to get to the destination server.
Need is a strange word don't you think. You need food to live and clothes to keep warm but an SSL, no you don't "need" one as such however an SSL is important because the information you send on the internet is passed from computer to computer to get to the destination server.
Any computer in between you and the server can see your credit card numbers, usernames and passwords, and other sensitive information if it is not encrypted with an SSL certificate.
Can I get an SSL certificate FOR FREE ?
Yes, but no but yes but no....well maybe, but there's usually a catch (because is anything really free these days ?)
There are a number of businesses offering virtually free SSL certificates, which will present themselves if you do a search in Google, however you may need to sign-up to using their services, switch provider or even enter your credit card details ?
You will also need to consider how you apply the SSL certificate to your domain / website and then whether it will actually work once installed. If anything goes wrong, well, best of luck!
Before you go and purchase (or get a *free) SSL certificate from a 3rd party / random company...please take a few minuted to read both our FAQ's and SSL CHECKLIST page - to avoid problems, hassle and additional extra costs !
You will also need to consider how you apply the SSL certificate to your domain / website and then whether it will actually work once installed. If anything goes wrong, well, best of luck!
Before you go and purchase (or get a *free) SSL certificate from a 3rd party / random company...please take a few minuted to read both our FAQ's and SSL CHECKLIST page - to avoid problems, hassle and additional extra costs !
How long does it take to register an SSL Certificate for my website ?
This really depends on the SSL you have opted for.The higher visitor assurance SSLs; GeoTrust True Business ID with EV and GeoTrust True Business ID, can take up to a week.
The Rapid SSL can be installed very quickly, normally within the day, once the domain owner has approved the domain ownership which will be sent via an approval link within an email.
Can you install an SSL Certificate if I've bought the certificate elsewhere ?
Unfortunately we don’t install third party SSLs.
How much do they cost, how much do you charge to install and activate an SSL certificate ?
Please click HERE to go to the SSL Cost page.
Please click HERE to go to the SSL Cost page.