Do I have to have a different SSL certificate for each web page I want to secure?

No, you don't. SSL Certificates secure your site at the domain level, meaning any page on a secured domain is also secured. Note that secure pages include an "s" after the traditional "http" at the beginning of a URL. For instance, https://www.example.com/index.html represents a secure page on the www.example.com domain.

What is the process for purchasing an SSL Certificate?

Before you begin the purchase process, you will need to generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) and a Private Key. These two blocks of text are generated by your web server and are used during the creation of your SSL Certificate. For instructions on creating a CSR for specific web servers or for MyDomain Hosting, click here.

After you've generated the CSR and Private Key, save them to a text file for later use. Now you may begin the process of purchasing your SSL Certificate from MyDomain. While moving through the shopping cart process, you will be asked to input your CSR into a text field. Insert your CSR and continue with the order process.

Once you have received your SSL Certificate, you will need to pair your Private Key with your new SSL Certificate during the SSL certificate installation. Make sure you still know what your Private Key is! If at any point you lose your CSR or Private Key, you will have to recreate them and have your SSL Certificate reissued. More information about CSRs and Private Keys ...

What is a site seal and should I put one on my site?

A site seal is one of the advantages to purchasing an SSL certificate issued by a trusted brand. By displaying this image on your site, visitors can easily verify your site's authenticity and as a result will feel more secure conducting transactions on your site.

Different certificates offer different site seals. View our page on site seals to find the one specific to your certificate.

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