An SSL certificate (Secure Sockets Layer certificate) is a digital certificate that establishes a secure connection between a web server and a web browser, ensuring that data transmitted between them is encrypted and protected from unauthorized access.
Why SSL? The Purpose of using SSL Certificates
This certificates are used to secure websites, online transactions, and other forms of online communication. When a website has an certificate, you can see a padlock icon in the address bar of your browser, indicating that the connection is secure. This is important for protecting sensitive information such as credit card numbers, login credentials, and personal data. Certificates can be obtained from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA) and come in different levels of validation and encryption strength.
How to Active SSL Certificate using infinityFree ?
To activate an SSL certificate in InfinityFree, you can use a free SSL provider like Let's Encrypt. Here's how you can obtain and activate an SSL certificate for your InfinityFree website:
- Log in to your InfinityFree account.
- Navigate to the Control Panel and click on "SSL/TLS" under the Security section.
- Scroll down to the "Free SSL Certificates" section and click on "Get it free".
- Select your domain from the drop-down list and click "Next".
- Follow the prompts to verify your domain ownership and generate the SSL certificate.
- Once the SSL certificate is generated, click on "Install Certificate" next to your domain name.
- Follow the prompts to install the certificate.
- Once the installation is complete, you should see a green lock icon in the browser address bar, indicating that your site is now using HTTPS and the SSL certificate is active.
Keep in mind that Let's Encrypt certificates expire every 90 days, so you will need to renew your certificate periodically to ensure that your site remains secure. InfinityFree also provides an automatic renewal option, so you don't have to worry about manually renewing your certificate every time it expires.
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