An SSL certificate is a small data file that uses a cryptographic key to link your company’s identity with the files stored on your web server. Its primary purpose is to authenticate the website’s identity and ensure that sensitive areas of the site are accessed securely.
When a website is secured with an SSL certificate, visitors will see a padlock icon in their web browser and connect to the site using the HTTPS:// protocol. This setup establishes a secure connection between the browser and the web server, allowing sensitive information to be transferred safely.
SSL certificates are essential for e-commerce websites and other platforms that handle credit card transactions or process sensitive financial information.
At BrawHosting, we include free SSL certificates with all our hosting plans, ensuring your website is always secure.
