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FAQ

  1. What is an SSL Certificate?
    An SSL Certificate is a piece of data that links a digital key to the details of a company or organization. It is used to secure the connection between a web server and a browser. Read more…
  2. What is an SSL Certificate used for?
    An SSL Certificate is used to secure sensitive information being transmitted between two systems, usually between a server and a client.
  3. How does an SSL Certificate work?
    An SSL Certificate works by creating a secure connection between the server and the browser via the SSL protocol.
  4. How many domains can be included in a Multi-domain Certificate?
    The exact number of domains that can be included varies per CA, with most CAs limiting to 100 or 250 domains.
    NB: domain.nl and www.domain.nl are considered as 2 domains.
  5. How can I tell if a website uses an SSL Certificate?
    If the web address begins with “https://”, then the website has an SSL Certificate.
  6. What is the difference between http and https?
    Http stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, while https stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. Https means the connection is secured by an SSL Certificate.
  7. What happens if I don’t use an SSL Certificate on my website?
    If you don’t use an SSL Certificate, the information transmitted via your website is not secured and may potentially be seen by others.
  8. Is an SSL Certificate mandatory?
    Technically, an SSL Certificate is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended for every website. Not having an SSL Certificate may lead to warnings about unsafe sites in browsers.
  9. How do I get an SSL Certificate for my website?
    You can get an SSL Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA). These companies are authorized to issue SSL Certificates.
  10. What is a Certificate Authority (CA)?
    A Certificate Authority is a company that issues SSL Certificates.
  11. What is a wildcard SSL Certificate?
    A wildcard SSL Certificate can be used to secure unlimited subdomains of a domain.
  12. What is the difference between a free and a paid SSL Certificate?
    The difference usually lies in the customer service, the warranty, and the levels of security they provide.
  13. How do I install an SSL Certificate?
    The installation of an SSL Certificate varies depending on the hosting provider and the type of server. It’s best to follow the instructions of your hosting provider or the Certificate Authority.
  14. What is an EV SSL Certificate?
    EV stands for Extended Validation. This means thorough checks have been performed before the Certificate was issued.
  15. What is a DV SSL Certificate?
    DV stands for Domain Validation. This is a basic type of SSL Certificate that only checks the domain of the website.
  16. What is an OV SSL Certificate?
    OV stands for Organization Validation. This type of Certificate also checks the organization that owns the website.
  17. What does 256-bit encryption mean?
    256-bit encryption is the highest level of encryption currently available for SSL Certificates. It means that there are 115,792,089,237,316,195,423,570,985,008,687,907,853,269,984,665,640,564,039,457,584,007,913,129,639,936 different possible keys that can be used to encrypt your data.
  18. What happens if my SSL Certificate expires?
    If your SSL Certificate expires, the secure connection on your website stops. Visitors may get a warning that your site is not secure.
  19. How do I renew my SSL Certificate?
    You can renew your SSL Certificate by purchasing a new Certificate from your Certificate Authority.
  20. Can I make my own SSL Certificate?
    Yes, you can make your own SSL Certificate, this is called a ‘self-signed certificate’. A self-signed certificate is not considered trustworthy by browsers.