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 Before You Start - Introduction to SSL Certificates

Introduction IMPORTANT NOTE:  Before beginning the process of obtaining a Certificate, a...

 GeoTrust True Site Seal

A Sign of Security A GeoTrust® True Site Seal is available with every GeoTrust® SSL Certificate...

 Glossary of Terms - SSL Certificate Terminology

Use our handy SSL jargon-buster to help explain all the SSL terminology.   256 BIT SSL...

 How do I Generate a CSR?

General CSR Creation Guidelines Before you can configure an SSL certificate, it is recommended...

 How do I Install an SSL Certificate?

Please Contact Us and we will send a link that is relevant to your particular web server. If you...

 How do I Renew a SSL Certificate?

Renewing an SSL Certificate follows a similar process to buying a new one. The Renewer will...

 How do you Issue a SSL Certificate?

There are various validation processes utilised, for the different types of SSL Certificates....

 How does SSL Encryption actually Work?

An SSL Certificate is a piece of code called a digital computer file which serves a dual...

 How to Generate CSR and Install GeoTrust SSL Certificates

We have amalgamated all CSR information into one comprehensive article, please refer:  How to...

 How to Generate a RapidSSL Certificate Signing Request (CSR)

We have amalgamated all CSR information into one comprehensive article, please refer:  How to...

 How to Install a Comodo Positive SSL

We have amalgamated all CSR information into one comprehensive article, please refer:  How to...

 How to Install a RapidSSL Certificate

We have amalgamated all CSR information into one comprehensive article, please refer:  How to...

 How to Install your GeoTrust SSL Certificate

We have amalgamated all CSR information into one comprehensive article, please refer:  How to...

 I don’t see a Domain Approver Email listed, how can I change it?

A Domain Approval email is only sent through to an email address that appears on your domain...

 Install GeoTrust True BusinessID True Site Seal

 Install the RapidSSL Site Seal

Easy Installation of the Rapid SSL Seal 1. Right click on the Rapid SSL site seal image...

 What Approver Email Addresses are used in the Domain Validation?

An Approver email address will be used during the order process of a Domain Validated SSL...

 What Requirements do I need to buy a SSL Certificate?

Please provide the following information: a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) administration...

 What are the Differences between Domain Validated (DV), Organization (Business) Validated (OV) and Extended Validated (EV) SSL Certificates?

Domain Validated (DV)  Only the domain name will be verified by the Certificate Authorities...

 What are the Different Types of SSL Certificates?

Self-Signed SSL CertificateThis is purely for the website owner's internal purposes and is not...

 What are the Documents Required for an Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate?

Acceptable Proof of Business is required by the Certificate Authorities, these Company...

 What is Browser Recognition and how does it function with an SSL Certificate?

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol that requires a web server and browser to...

 What is an SSL Certificate?

An SSL Certificate is a piece of code called a digital computer file which serves a dual...

 When should I get an SSL Certificate and how does it work?

If you are in the process of setting up your website and you feel you may need a SSL...

 Where can I Use an SSL Certificate?

An SSL Certificate can be used anywhere where the transmission of secure information is...

 Why are your SSL Certificate Prices Cheaper than SSL Providers?

HOSITEX is a bulk purchaser of SSL Certificates from the top world class, SSL providers. We are...

 Why did my SSL Certificate give a Failed Security Review warning?

There is an ongoing Fraud Prevention campaign, occasionally orders are flagged to undergo an...

 Why is it necessary to Install an Intermediate SSL Certificate?

The GeoTrust root hierarchy is now 2048 Bit RSA Key for higher security, all new certificates...