Purchasing a hosting plan from Godaddy can be a confusing experience, thanks in part to their confusing pricing structure and plethora of different hosting plans. In this article, we will walk you through the process of purchasing a hosting plan, and explain what you need to know in order to make an informed decision.
What is SSL and why do you need it?
When you go to a website, like Amazon.com, and click on a link in an email or on a social media post, your computer sends a request to the website’s server. The website’s server can see your computer’s IP address (the number that identifies your computer on the internet), but it can’t see what you’re clicking on because that information is encrypted.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a technology that helps websites protect your privacy by encrypting the data that travels between your computer and the website’s server. When you visit a website with SSL enabled, the website’s server can’t read any of the information that you send it unless it’s been vouched for by a trusted third party, like an SSL certificate from a reputable security company.
There are two types of certificates: domain-specific certificates and wildcard certificates. Domain-specific certificates are specific to one domain, like godaddy.com. They allow you to trust that the data travelling between your computer and the godaddy.com server is protected by SSL. Wildcard certificates allow you to trust that any data travelling between your computer and the godaddy.com server is protected by SSL, even if the site doesn’t have a specific
How to get an SSL certificate on Godaddy
When you purchase a hosting plan from Godaddy, you can optionally add an SSL certificate to your account. If you choose to do so, Godaddy will provide you with the necessary information and instructions to have your certificate installed and activated. Once your certificate is installed and activated, all of your traffic will be encrypted using SSL technology. This will help ensure that your transactions are private and secure online.
What happens if I don’t have an SSL certificate?
It might seem like an easy question to answer – you just need to get an SSL certificate, right? But there’s a little bit more to it than that. Without an SSL certificate, your website is vulnerable to interception and data theft.
Godaddy offers a variety of hosting plans with varying levels of security, so make sure you select the plan that offers the level of security you require. If you’re not sure whether or not you need an SSL certificate, our support team can help you figure out which option is best for your business.
Conclusion
As a website owner, you may be wondering if you need an SSL certificate when you purchase your deluxe hosting plan from Godaddy. The short answer is yes, you do. In fact, it’s highly recommended that all website owners make the effort to secure their domains with an SSL certificate. Why? Because modern browsers (including Chrome and Firefox) will not display anysecure pages without one.
So if you don’t have an SSL certificate on your domain, anyone who visits your site will see unsecured content in their browser window. Not great!