An SSL Certificate is a digital certificate issued for a domain by a central authority called the Certificate Authority. To be issued an SSL Certificate, you must purchase an SSL Certificate and then go through a verification process conducted by the Certificate Authority.

SSL Certificates are an essential part of the internet. They not only encrypt communication between your computer and the server where a website is located, but they also provide verification that a site is what it claims to be.

Yes, SSL Certificates are compatible with all major browsers.

SSL Certificates are categorized into 3 levels of vetting: Domain Validated (DV), Organization Validated (OV), and Extended Validation (EV). The primary distinction among these certificate types lies in the amount of information the Certificate Authority—such as RapidSSL, GeoTrust, and DigiCert—needs to verify before issuing a certificate. Higher-level certificates require more extensive validation and often provide additional visual cues in the browser. For instance, EV SSL certificates turn the browser bar green and display the organization's name, thereby enhancing user trust.

A Wildcard SSL certificate offers the same encryption and authentication capabilities as standard SSL certificates. However, what sets it apart is its ability to secure an unlimited number of subdomains under a single domain name. This means it can protect both the root domain (e.g., example.com) and all its subdomains (e.g., blog.example.com, shop.example.com) with just one certificate issuance.

Currently, we do not support upgrades or downgrades. If necessary, you can purchase a new certificate and install it on the same web server where the old certificate is installed. This will ensure continued secure access for your services.