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SSL certificates for servers and websites

Name: SSL certificates for servers and websites
Brand: Liquid Web
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Best SSL certificates for servers and websites

Why buy an SSL certificate?

Reassure visitors

SSL authentication gives your visitors confidence that you’re protecting their private data.

Hosting with https://

HTTPS encrypts any data between a visitor’s browser and your website, so hackers can’t intercept it.

PCI compliant

SSL certificates secure cardholder data using strong cryptography and transport layer security.

Find the right SSL for your server or site

Standard

Popular and affordable, Standard Globalsign® offers a quick solution with a commitment to security.

Let’s Encrypt

Also known as a DV certificate, this SSL provides base-level SSL/TLS encryption.

Premium

Premium SSLs enhance the encryption of Standard Globalsign® with higher warranty coverage.

Wildcard

Wildcard SSLs cover an unlimited number of subdomains across an unlimited number of servers.

Multiple domain

Also known as a SAN/UCC, this certificate secures multiple domains with a single certificate.

Extended Validation (EV)

EV SSLs offer the highest level of encryption for a single site or server.

OV + Wildcard

Provides authenticated details across an entire platform and scales to protect future subdomains.

Organization (OV)

Automatic business identity confirmation including physical location and operating status.

Multiple domain EV

Offers the highest level of authentication across multiple domains and subdomains

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Features	128/256 encryption	Validation level	Domains	Warranty value	Encryption
Standard		Domain	1	$10,000	Standard 2048 bit
Premium		Organization	1	$1,250,000	Standard 2048 bit
EV		Extended	1	$1,500,000	Standard 2048 bit
Wildcard		Domain	Multiple	$10,000	Standard 2048 bit
OV SSL		Organization	Up to 250	$1,500,000	256 bit
OV SSL + Wildcard		Organization	Unlimited	$250,000	256 bit
Multiple domain		Domain	Up to 100	$10,000	Standard 2048 bit
Multiple domain EV		Domain	Up to 100	$1,500,000	Standard 2048 bit

Free forever SSLs

Secure your site from day one.

Out of the box, Liquid Web offers a free SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt with auto-renewing service.

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What does an SSL do?

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SSL certificates enhance your online business security by providing strong encryption, which protects any sensitive data your site may collect.

Today’s customers expect every digital experience to be completely secure. Acquiring an SSL certificate is the first step toward ensuring this level of security

Chat with our team to learn more about adding an SSL to your project.

SSL certificates FAQ

SSL certificates are digital certificates that authenticate your website’s identity and allow for the secure transmission of sensitive information, such as credit card data.

They give your website an “https://” address, which allows browsers to encrypt data in a way that makes it unreadable to potential third-party eavesdroppers and other malicious entities.

SSLs form a vital security component. They reassure potential customers of your website’s legitimacy and trustworthiness. They also make your site PCI DSS-compliant.

Domains without an SSL certificate will not be seen as secure by Google and will have their search ranking penalized.

A managed SSL certificate refers to an SSL certificate that is provided by a managed hosting provider or managed service provider. Instead of the website or server owner being responsible for managing the SSL, the certificate is handled entirely by the host.

Before choosing a type of SSL certificate, we recommend considering the following factors:

The number of domains you’re hosting
The general structure of your site or server
Compliance or encryption requirements
The level of hosting support you may need
If your SSL certificate will need to scale in the future
Compatibility with your visitors’ preferred browser
The type of hosting service you’re using (hosted VPS, dedicated server, and so on)

If you’re unsure of which SSL is the right fit, start a chat with our friendly sales team. We’ll point you in the right direction.

SSL certificates serve the same purpose for dedicated servers and websites. The key difference between the two is how the SSL certificates are implemented.

Server SSL certificates are configured at the server level to enable HTTPS connections. This secures the connection and communication of data from a server to a client. Server-level settings can be made for SSL protocol versions and private keys.

Website SSL certificates are configured at the website level, often within a web hosting control panel. If your web hosting plan isn’t a dedicated server, you’ll probably use a website SSL certificate. Once installed and configured, the website SSL certificate authenticates a website and displays a padlock in most web browsers.

SSL certificates lower bounce rates, improve SEO, keep transaction data safe from hackers, and show your customers that you are an authentic business. More than that, they offer warranty protection if the SSL certificate fails. That means you receive compensation in the rare case of failure. In that way, SSL certificates are like an insurance policy—with daily perks that drive revenue.

Your visitors will not see your website immediately. Without an SSL, most browsers will display a warning that your website is not secure and personal data may be compromised. Visitors may never visit your website again, or worse, they may tell others not to visit your website.

The warranty value is the amount you’re covered for financially, if something goes wrong with your SSL certificate due to the certificate authority. Read more.

If you’re a Nexcess or Liquid Web customer, you can renew your certificate in your portal. For detailed instructions, please see the following articles:

If you’re an existing Liquid Web or Nexcess customer, these articles detail instructions for installing an SSL certificate for your server and/or website.