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Comodo SSL certificates

Comodo SSL certificates are restricted in certain countries due to U.S. export control laws....

Determining the OpenSSL Version

OpenSSL is a widely used library for implementing SSL/TLS encryption. Knowing which version is...

Differences between Let's Encrypt SSL certificates and traditional CA-issued certificates

When securing your website, you can choose between Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates (free,...

Differences between a cPanel certificate and a traditional CA-issued certificate

When securing your website with SSL/TLS, you may encounter two types of certificates:...

Finding SSL certificate fingerprints

An SSL certificate fingerprint (also called a thumbprint) is a unique string of characters that...

Generating a private key and CSR from the command line

When ordering an SSL certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA), you need a private key and a...

Installing a self-signed SSL certificate

A self‑signed SSL certificate is an SSL certificate you generate yourself rather than purchasing...

Installing a third-party SSL certificate

If you purchase an SSL certificate from a provider other than Ruachost, you can still install it...

Installing an SSL Certificate Site Seal

An SSL certificate site seal is a small image or badge you can display on your website to show...

Managing HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) for Your Site

HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) is a web security policy mechanism that helps protect...

Mixing of secure and insecure content on a web page

When a visitor requests a secure page (https://) on your site, browsers expect all elements...

Redirecting visitors to SSL connections

To ensure all visitors access your website securely, you can configure your server to...

SSL Certificates and Server Name Indication (SNI) Support

Server Name Indication (SNI) is an extension to the TLS protocol that allows multiple SSL...

SSL/TLS certificate validity periods

SSL/TLS certificates secure communication between your website and visitors. Each certificate has...

Securing an unmanaged server with a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate

Let’s Encrypt provides free, automated SSL/TLS certificates that help secure websites with HTTPS....

Using www and non‑www Domains with an SSL Certificate

When you install an SSL certificate, it’s important to ensure that it works for both versions of...

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