SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. This link ensures that all data passed between the web server and browsers remain private and integral.
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Standard SSL
Secures a single Fully Qualified Domain Name such as www.yourdomain.com or secure.yourdomain.com
Wildcard SSL
Secures all sub-domains on a single Fully Qualified Domain Name. e.g. the Certificate is issued to *.yourdomain.com
A Dedicated IP is required to add an SSL certificate, Dedicated IPs are $3/month.