{"id":931,"date":"2019-10-23T18:46:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T18:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sectigostore.com\/page\/?p=931"},"modified":"2020-06-22T10:31:35","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T10:31:35","slug":"what-is-a-safe-ssl-transaction-and-how-do-i-enable-it-on-my-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sectigostore.com\/page\/what-is-a-safe-ssl-transaction-and-how-do-i-enable-it-on-my-site\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Safe SSL Transaction and How Do I Enable It on My Site?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here\u2019s how to secure transactions on your website with SSL security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve seen a website advertising that it enables a \u201csafe SSL transaction\u201d or \u201csecure SSL encrypted transaction,\u201d you may be wondering \u2014 what is that, and how do I get it on my site?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know about SSL transactions and how\nto enable this feature on your website using an SSL certificate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Safe SSL or Secure SSL Encrypted Transaction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both of these statements refer to the same thing \u2014 a\ntransaction on a website that uses SSL\/HTTPS to encrypt data that\u2019s sent to and\nfrom the website. This is an important feature that protects website users\u2019\ndata and privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two good ways to tell when you\u2019re on a website\nthat uses SSL\/HTTPS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. The URL starts with HTTPS<\/strong>. (Note: Google Chrome hides the HTTPS in the URL until you double-click in the address bar.)<\/li>
  2. There\u2019s a padlock next to the address bar.<\/strong> Most browsers show a padlock next to the URL to confirm that the site is using SSL security. It looks like this:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"Graphic:<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    What Does SSL Protect You Against (And What It Doesn\u2019t)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When you\u2019re completing a secure SSL encrypted transaction,\nany data you send to the website (your email address, physical address, credit\ncard number, etc.) is encrypted while it\u2019s traveling between your computer and\nthe website server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What SSL Protects You Against<\/strong>: Any hacker that tries\nto intercept or spy on your data while it\u2019s traveling over the internet won\u2019t\nbe able to. Since the data is encrypted, they\u2019ll just see gibberish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What SSL Doesn\u2019t Protect You Against:<\/strong> If a hacker has\nbreached your computer (such as by installing malware) or has breached the\nwebsite server (such as via a web application vulnerability), SSL won\u2019t be able\nto protect your data. SSL only protects the connection between your computer\nand the web server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Enable Safe SSL Transactions on Your Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Want to give your website visitors the security and safety that\nSSL provides? (If you accept credit cards on your site, SSL security is\nactually mandatory!) Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Purchase an SSL certificate from a\ntrusted certificate authority like Sectigo.<\/strong><\/li>
    2. Complete validation and issue the SSL\ncertificate.<\/strong> There are just a few steps you need to complete to get your\nSSL certificate. With DV certificates (the most popular type) you can complete\nthese steps in just a few minutes.<\/li>
    3. Install the SSL certificate on your web\nhosting account.<\/strong> Check\nout our knowledgebase for installation instructions for popular hosting\nplatforms<\/a>.<\/li>
    4. Update your website to use HTTPS.<\/strong>\nTypically, you\u2019ll just need to change a few settings on your site so it uses the\nsecure HTTPS protocol instead of the insecure HTTP protocol.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      That\u2019s it! Once you\u2019ve completed these steps, every customer\ncan enjoy a safe, secure SSL transaction on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Save 79% on SSL Security Certificates!<\/h2>\n

      Get the lowest prices on trusted SSL certificates from Sectigo.<\/p>\nShop Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Encryption Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n