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Install Sectigo SSL on HostGator: An Expert Guide

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How to install Sectigo SSL certificate on HostGator server An SSL certificate is a fundamental requirement to strengthen your website’s security posture. If you have a HostGator hosting plan, you have three options to get an SSL certificate: Note: Premium SSL certificates come with site seals (TrustLogo) and warranties.     No matter which brand of SSL certificate you use, the installation steps are going to be the same. In this article, we have covered steps for how to install Sectigo SSL on HostGator.   8 Steps to Install Sectigo SSL Continue Reading

Sectigo RSA Domain Validation Secure Server CA

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Since you’re here, it’s likely that you’ve seen the term “Sectigo RSA Domain Validation Secure Server CA” before and want to know what that entails. You’ve probably seen this when you’ve looked at the certificate details in your browser — something like this: You also might have seen one of the following texts in front of “issued by” when you clicked on the website’s padlock sign to check its SSL certificate In this article, we cover everything that you need to know about Sectigo RSA Domain Validation Secure Server CA. Continue Reading

Sectigo CA Bundle

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Update: This article was updated on Aug. 29 2024 to provide to most up-to-date Sectigo CA Bundle information. If you’re looking for a Sectigo CA Bundle or Sectigo RSA bundle, we can assume that means you’re looking for the codes to populate the Certificate Authority Bundle: (CABUNDLE) field as a part of the SSL certificate installation process. If you’re looking for CA bundle files to install on your system, please check out this article instead.  In this piece, we have included all the Sectigo CA bundle and Comodo CA bundle Continue Reading

Sectigo Intermediate Certificate Installation Guide

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Where to get Sectigo intermediate certificates and how to install them on Microsoft IIS web server When your certificate authority (CA) of choice completes their SSL certificate validation process, they will send you the bundle of four or five files with *.crt extensions. The Sectigo CA certificate bundle will contain: Alternatively, you can download the applicable intermediate certificate or CA Bundle from one of the tables below: Domain Validation (DV) SSL/TLS Intermediate Certificates and CA Bundles Sectigo RSA Domain Validation Secure Server CA (Intermediate Certificate)   Sectigo RSA Domain Validation Continue Reading

What is a Safe SSL Transaction and How Do I Enable It on My Site?

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Here’s how to secure transactions on your website with SSL security If you’ve seen a website advertising that it enables a “safe SSL transaction” or “secure SSL encrypted transaction,” you may be wondering — what is that, and how do I get it on my site? Here’s what you need to know about SSL transactions and how to enable this feature on your website using an SSL certificate. What Is a Safe SSL or Secure SSL Encrypted Transaction? Both of these statements refer to the same thing — a transaction Continue Reading

What Is an Exchange SSL Certificate and How Do I Get One?

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If you’re preparing to install Microsoft Exchange SSL certificates on your server, you’ve arrived at the right place. Because you have so many different types of SSL/TLS certificates to choose from, finding the right one can be a challenge. Before 2007, Exchange servers didn’t mandate SSL certificates, which meant that transmitted data was unencrypted. This left it exposed to attackers listening on the network. Due to this insecurity, Microsoft made it mandatory to install SSL/TLS certificates on future servers (version 2007 and those that followed) to ensure that data in Continue Reading

What Will Happen If My SSL Certificate Expires?

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For business owners, SSL/TLS certificates serve as a way to authenticate their servers and establish trust with client browsers. This creates a positive impact on their brand value and sales. For end users, these certificates provide a way to safely transmit sensitive information (such as bank account details, login information, etc.) without having to worry about the integrity of their data or the identity of the server. But what will happen if an SSL certificate expires What Happens if Your SSL Certificate is Expired What happens if you find out Continue Reading

SNI SSL vs IP SSL –A Look at the Similarities and Differences

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The rise of ecommerce and the shift towards an online marketplace necessitated having a secure channel via which sensitive information could be transmitted. SSL/TLS certificates fulfilled this demand by connecting websites over HTTPS and providing a secure, encrypted communication channel between clients and servers. Initially, the only SSL certificates available were organization validated (OV) certificates because they were mostly used by corporations to secure their business transactions. Now, of course, we have several different types of SSL certificates that vary by functionality and validation levels, including SNI and dedicated IP Continue Reading

Do I Need a Separate SSL Certificate for WWW and Non-WWW Domains?

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All Comodo CA SSL Certificates secure both WWW and non-WWW domains.  Does a Single-Domain SSL Secure WWW and Without the WWW Version of My Domain?  Yes! All Comodo-Powered by Sectigo single domain SSL certificates, secure both, WWW and non-WWW version of your domain name. Single domain Organization Validated (OV) and Extended Validated (EV) SSLs also cover both versions by default.   Does It Cost Extra to Secure the WWW Version of My Website If I’ve Bought a Certificate for a Non-WWW Domain? No. With Sectigo (formerly Comodo CA), you don’t have to buy a new SSL certificate or pay anything extra for securing both the WWW and non-WWW versions of a domain name. There are no Continue Reading

Positive SSL Wildcard Vs Essential SSL Wildcard

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What is The Difference Between Positive SSL Wildcard and Essential SSL Wildcard Certificates? Choosing the right SSL certificate is a challenging process because when you start browsing, the options seem infinite! SSL certificates come with various brands, validation types, SAN and Subdomain coverage, encryption strengths and perks! If you’re feeling exhausted by the SSL buying process, we understand you. That’s why in this article, we’re covering the similarities and differences of two widely popular SSL certificates: Positive SSL Wildcard and Essential SSL wildcard. Let’s start with basics and understand what Continue Reading