Q. What is a SSL? 

A.  SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer.  This is REQUIRED if you will be accepting any type of sales/donations transactions through your website.  This is what encrypts the data as someone types in their credit card information and such.  In the address bar of your browser, an address will show as 'https' instead of 'http' when it's a secured address.

Q. What is the difference between shared SSL and private SSL?

A. A shared SSL displays as https://directtechhosting.com/~yourusername/. A private SSL would display as https://yourdomain.com in the address bar.

Q. How do I purchase a private SSL from you?

A. Please email or call us to do so.  The cost for the SSL and setup on your account is $75.  Each recurring year would cost $35 to renew the certificate.

Q. I'm going to purchase my own SSL.  What do I need to know?

A. Follow the instructions from the company you purchase the SSL from based upon a CPanel or WHM installation.  If you require assistance from us to install it, there will be a $40.00 installation fee.

Q. How do I transfer a SSL?

A. Every place that sells SSL's has a different transfer procedure. You will need to ask the supplier you purchased it from.