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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security) are cryptographic protocols designed to provide secure communication over a computer network.

When you secure your domain with an SSL certificate, you ensure that all data transmitted between the user’s browser and your web server is encrypted. This protects sensitive information from interception and establishes trust through the HTTPS protocol.

Core concepts

Section titled “Core concepts”
  • Encryption: SSL certificates use public key cryptography to encrypt data in transit, preventing unauthorized access.
  • Authentication: Certificates verify the identity of your server, assuring users that they are communicating with the legitimate owner of the domain.
  • HTTPS: A domain secured with an SSL certificate allows the use of the HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) scheme, which is the standard for secure web browsing and a crucial factor for search engine ranking (SEO).