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Professional SSL Security Certificates for Hosting Resellers

SSL (Secured Sockets Layer) is the security standard used for encrypting data between a server and a browser. It ensures that data sent to the web server has been securely passed across the Internet without fear that it has been intercepted and read.

As a reseller you can access both shared SSL or what we call Professional SSL. The shared solution makes use of a generic domain name whereby if you need traffic to be transferred securely the scripts within the site take the visitor to this address (eg https://www.securedweb.co.uk/username where username is the hosting account username). Alternatively for a more professional looking solution you would purchase one of the SSL certificates shown below where the URL doesn't change, and the site instead has it's own dedicated IP address.

 

SSL Certificates

Why Do I Need One?

If your website is e-commerce based, or requires customers to enter and submit information to your website, then without encryption the sensitive information could be easily accessible to anyone wanting to intercept and exploit this information. By using SSL encryption the data is scrambled and useless to anyone other that our servers.

Extended SSL Certificates

Traditionally secure pages are indicated with a https:// prefix and a padlock within the browser address bar.

Extended Verification (EV) SSL certificates provide visitors with greater visibility of the security in place. The address bar shows prominent verification of your company name. Clicking on this shows further confirmation of the company they are interacting with and reassurance that the encryption is legitimate.

There are a lot more checks that go into providing EV SSL certificates, and hence why the cost and lead times are that much greater. However, if you rely on customer confidence when using your website the equivalent monthly costs demonstrate that this may be a price worth paying.

   
Improve Customer Confidence

Improve Customer Confidence

It is well known that customer confidence in a website can be knocked if security isn't visible when sending sensitive information. Key features such as the padlock showing within the browser can be aided with the use of trust logos that are available to anyone purchasing a certificate. This should provide peace of mind encouraging them to submit data safely.

   
Storing Confidential Information

Storing Confidential Information

Even if you're not necessarily requesting data, but instead are storing it, SSL certificates prevent data being intercepted when it is being accessed by authorised users. For example, when logged into our control panels, and you wish to access invoice or payment details you will always be redirected to a secure connection.

 

  Professional SSL Extended SSL
Overview
Designed For Basic E-Commerce Websites Maximum Protection and Visibility
Encryption Level High (128 - 256 bit) High (128 - 256 bit)
Validity Period You can purchase most of our SSL certificates for five years, and our Extended SSL certificate for up to two years. Choosing a longer period will save you money, and you dont have to worry about renewing it each year. 1 - 5 Years 1 - 2 Years
Delivery Time SSL certificates are always issued as quickly as possible. However, because some of them require quite detailed checks, it can take a few days to get the certificate created for you. 24 Hours 5 Days
Browser Support All our SSL certificates support over 99% of web browsers in use. This includes all the major browsers. Those we do not supported tend to be *very* old and probably no longer in use. 99.3% 99.3%
Warranty $10,000 $250,000
Dedicated IP Address Included
Mobile Device Support Our SSL certificates work with a wide variety of mobile devices, allowing visitors who use PDAs and mobile phones to stay secure too.
Secures www. and root address Many SSL certificates are issued to a single, fully qualified domain name. That means that if you want to secure both http://www.yourdomain.com and http://yourdomain.com you
Vetting The vetting process is simply to ensure you are who you claim to be. It is nothing personal - everyone who buys an SSL certificate gets checked. These checks are completed by the certificate issuer. Domain Checks Domain Checks
Business Checks
Extended Checks
Visibility
Activates Browser Padlock Visitors to your website will see the familiar padlock in their web browser, reassuring them your site is safe.
Activates Green Browser Bar (compatible browsers) Visitors to your website will see the green bar displaying your business name and country, as well as the name of the company that issued your SSL certificate. The green browser bar takes advantage of the latest type of SSL certificates. These offer visitors to your website immediate, obvious reassurance and certainty that you are who you claim to be. The green browser bar is only currently available in newer versions of web browsers. - YES
Trust Logo
(choice of two)
Put this seal on your site to improve visitor confidence and demonstrate your site is protected by a trusted brand.       
Reseller SSL Pricing
1 Year
£97.00
(Equivalent to £8.08 per month)
£297.00
(Equivalent to £24.75 per month)
2 Years
£147.00
(Equivalent to £6.13 per month)
£497.00
(Equivalent to £20.71 per month)
3 Years
£197.00
(Equivalent to £5.47 per month)
4 Years
£247.00
(Equivalent to £5.14 per month)
5 Years
£297.00
(Equivalent to £4.95 per month)
 

How to Purchase Your SSL Certificate

Our reseller control panel allows you to very easily setup shared and professional SSL certificates. Shared SSL is available to you instantly and is even provided for free on the Linux hosting platform. Professional SSL certificates are normally live between 24 hours and 5 days depending on the type selected.