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What is the difference between shared SSL and private SSL?
SSL (secure socket layers) encrypts information as it is transferred across the internet. Our shared and reseller packages include a free, shared SSL certificate you can use to secure data as it is being accessed over the Internet, free of cost. You may also purchase a private SSL certificate which is associated with your domain name.
Here are the differences between shared SSL and private SSL:
Shared SSL
Shared SSL uses our backbone provider's address instead of your own domain name. If you attempt to use a shared SSL with your domain name, certificate warning messages may pop up on your site. There are no browser warnings if you use a private ssl for your account. The shared SSL certificate is intended to be used in situations where you wish to have a secure connection to the server that is not typically seen by the general public. An example of this would be when logging into the administration area of your website.
Shared SSL is not recommended for e-commerce sites, because customers expect to see your domain in the URL. Additionally, if you attempt to use your domain name with the shared certificate, the shared SSL warnings may cause many visitors to feel apprehensive about submitting their personal or credit card information through your website.
Private SSL
Private SSL uses your own domain name and will not cause any warning messages to appear on your website page(s).
Private SSL is intended for situations where the general public needs to access your website securely. Private SSL is preferred for protecting credit card information for e-commerce websites, since customers see your domain name in the URL instead of our backbone providers, allowing them to feel more secure about submitting their data.
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