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What is SSL (Secure Socket Layer)?


SSL means Secure Socket Layer. It is a protocol that transmits your communications
over the Internet in an encrypted form. SSL ensures that the information sent is
unchanged and sends it only to the server you intended to send it to. E-Commerce
sites frequently use SSL technology to safeguard credit card information.

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What is the difference between a Dedicated SSL certificate and a Shared SSL certificate?
How do I setup a shared SSL certificate?
How to order a SSL Certificate for your domain on shared hosting packages

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