How to Get an SSL Certificate [+10 Best Free SSLs]
How do you protect your users, prospects, and customers as they browse your website? And your company, along the way? The answer is a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate. Luckily, SSL doesn’t have to be expensive — there are free SSL certificates are available.
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An SSL certificate keeps your customers’ sensitive information secure as they visit pages, read posts, submit interest forms, and purchase products. In this post, I’ll share everything you need to know about SSL certificates and the best free SSL certificates you can get, regardless of your budget.
What Is an SSL?
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a security protocol that creates an encrypted link between a web server and a web browser. It ensures that all transferred data remains confidential. You may have noticed the lock icon next to the URL in your address bar. When you see this, that means your site is protected by SSL.