An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate encrypts the data exchange between your website and your visitors. It is essential for protecting sensitive information like personal data and credit card details. Websites without SSL are flagged as “Not Secure” by modern browsers, which may damage user trust.
Google provides SEO advantages to sites using HTTPS. An SSL certificate makes your website appear more trustworthy in search engines and positively affects your ranking.
SSL installation is typically done easily through hosting control panels such as cPanel or Plesk. At Respanet, we provide installation support for our customers.
SSL certificates are usually valid for 1 to 2 years. Free certificates like those from Let’s Encrypt must be renewed every 90 days.
If the certificate expires, your website will show a “Not Secure” warning and may lose visitor trust. Therefore, it’s important to renew your certificate on time.