Secure Sockets Layer Certificates, or SSL Certificates, are files which, when installed on a web server, serve two purposes. First, when authenticated by a Certificate Authority, they provide reassurance to visitors that you have represented your identity correctly. Second, they also ecnrypt (and therefore secure) data exchanges between a website’s user and the server on which it is hosted.
The association of a private key (the .key file) and a public key (the .csr file), which become linked to the certificate, allows web browsers use to establish a secure connection. Visitors are also able to rely on the certificate to verify the identity of the website and its owners efficiently.
When an SSL is present, the URL begins with ‘https://’.
| Packs | Free | Standard | Pro | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2048-bit Key | Ja | Ja | Ja | Ja |
| Online validation | Ja | Ja | Nein | Nein |
| Organization validation | Nein | Nein | Ja | Ja |
| Extended Validation ("green bar") | Nein | Nein | Nein | Ja |
| Transaction warranty | Nein | Nein | Up to $250,000 | Up to $250,000 |
| Automated certificate management | Ja | Nein | Nein | Nein |
| Can be used | On Simple Hosting | Everywhere | Everywhere | Everywhere |
| Single address | Free | €14.28 per year | €40.46 per year | €333.20 per year |
| Wildcard | €142.80 per year | €315.35 per year | ||
| Multi-domain | €47.60 per year | €595.00 per year | ||
| Auswählen | Auswählen | Auswählen | Auswählen |
There exist various levels of security available. The EV SSL certificate (or Business SSL certificate), offers the highest degree of security as it requires the most extensive verification of your identity. Thanks to this solution, the company which owns the website can guarantee to its visitors its identity is accurately represented. Many browsers will give the user additional visual cues assuring them of a secure connection when this type of certificate is present, which is indispensable for safe online purchases. Several clues will reveal the presence of an EV SSL:
Any time an additional proof of your identity may help gain the confidence of Internet users, a Business (EV) SSL Certificate can be helpful. For some entities – such as banks, for instance – a Business SSL Certificate is even mandatory. For others – such as e-commerce sites – it may be less necessary. Organizations that might be the target of phishing attacks should always resort to an EV SSL Certificate. This is particularly true for major brands wishing to demonstrate to their customers that the website they are visiting is indeed their official website, and not the website of an impersonator.
From the perspective of an Internet user, EV SSL certificates are reassuring. They offer guarantees as to a company’s reliability and trustworthiness, particularly when it comes to online purchases.
For a website owner, this translates into better conversion rates and customer loyalty thanks to improved credibility. Gandi’s Business SSL certificates come with a security breach warranty in the event that the certificate is responsible. You may also opt for a multi-domain version which will allow you to secure several domains under the same certificate.
| Packs | Free | Standard | Pro | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2048-bit Key | Ja | Ja | Ja | Ja |
| Online validation | Ja | Ja | Nein | Nein |
| Organization validation | Nein | Nein | Ja | Ja |
| Extended Validation ("green bar") | Nein | Nein | Nein | Ja |
| Transaction warranty | Nein | Nein | Up to $250,000 | Up to $250,000 |
| Automated certificate management | Ja | Nein | Nein | Nein |
| Can be used | On Simple Hosting | Everywhere | Everywhere | Everywhere |
| Single address | Free | €14.28 per year | €40.46 per year | €333.20 per year |
| Wildcard | €142.80 per year | €315.35 per year | ||
| Multi-domain | €47.60 per year | €595.00 per year | ||
| Auswählen | Auswählen | Auswählen | Auswählen |
How do I install an SSL certificate?
Customers who have a Simple Hosting instance can also benefit from a free, standard certificate that can be automatically installed on each of the sites you've defined in your instance.
How do I protect my site?
In order to protect your site, you can set up any of the following SSL certificate types:
What is an SSL certificate for?
An SSL certificate lets you protect a web address, or a group of web addresses, in the case of Wildcard SSL and Multi-domain SSL certificates. Secure your transactions and give your users peace of mind. Customers who have Gandi hosting can get a free SSL certificate that can be automatically installed on each of the sites they've defined in their instance.
Which type of SSL certificate should I choose?
Here's what each type of SSL certificate that we offer is used for:
