Canadian Web Hosting Knowledge Base - What is an SSL certificate and how do I add one?
All Categories ​>​ SSL Certificates ​>​ What is an SSL certificate and how do I add one?
An SSL certificate will encrypt credit card numbers, usernames, passwords, and other sensitive information that is being passed from your computer to the server. This makes your information unreadable to everyone except for the server that you are sending the information to and safeguards your information in case it is intercepted.
SSL certificate pricing can be found here: www.canadianwebhosting.com/webservice/ssl_certificates. Once the certificate is issued, our Support Team can assist you with the installation.
Please note that our Linux Enhanced and Windows Business shared hosting plan packages include a dedicated IP address and a free 1-year RapidSSL Certificate. To claim your free SSL certificate, please email sales@canadianwebhosting.com.
While SSL certificates no longer require a dedicated IP, some older servers do require a dedicated IP for SSL. To find out whether you fall into this category, please contact our Support Team and they can verify this for you.
Should I use a free SSL or a Paid SSL?
How do I redirect my website pages to HTTPS?