An SSL certificate, more accurately called a TLS certificate, enables HTTPS and encrypts the connection between a visitor's browser and the website server. It also helps the browser verify that the connection is intended for the requested domain.
For the full explanation, including HTTPS, free SSL at Bacan, and activation in common control panels, read What is an SSL certificate and why do you need it?
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- TLS
- AutoSSL
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