When a visitor enters an SSL-protected area of your website, your certificate automatically creates an encrypted connection with their browser. A padlock icon and “HTTPS” prefix appear in their browser bar to indicate that it is safe to submit personal information. If a site is protected with a high-assurance EV certificate, their status bar will also turn green. This serves as a constant reminder that the site is protected by a trusted security solution. Remember, most users know to look for a site seal, so having one is very important if you intend to do business online.
Website administrators need to be on constant alert for breaches by hackers and data thieves. Your website’s visitors could be putting their personal and financial information at risk every time they access the site, so proving to them that your site is secure is an absolute must.
A Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate validates your website’s identity, and encrypts data sent to and from your site. An SSL certificate also serves as proof that your site can be trusted with sensitive information. When users see that your site has SSL protection, they can purchase goods or sign up for services confident that their information will be kept safe and private.
The time it takes will vary depending on the type of SSL Certificate. Processing may take longer in the following circumstances:
For assistance in selecting the best SSL for your website needs, you can reach a Domain Consultant at +1-855-211-0932 (ID: 256588).
There are three types of Validation used depending on the type of SSL Certificate that you purchased: Domain Validation, Organization Validation, and Extended Validation. The level and process for validation are listed below:
DV – Domain Validation: 1 – 2 Business Days
OV – Organization Validation: 1 – 2 Business Days
EV – Extended Validation: 1 – 10 Business Days
Yes, SSL Certificates available for purchase from Asia Pacific IT’ are compatible with desktop and mobile browsers. To ensure compatibility, please remember to install the CA Intermediate Bundle included with your SSL Certificate.
Asia Pacific IT provides a variety of SSL Certificates that are available for purchase. These include: UCC SSL Certificates, which can cover multiple domain names and Wildcard Certificates, which cover multiple common names for a single domain name.
Most SSL Certificates already include the appropriate CA Bundle in the certificate email you receive upon purchase. If you have not received it, you can download the CA Bundle directly from the Certificate Authority.
Below are the links for each: