What is an SSL Certificate
An SSL certificate lets users access your website using https:// instead of http:// (notice the extra s).
This encrypts all data that gets sent through your website making it more secure for your visitors. It will also help with your search engine rankings because Google will apply more credibility to websites protected by an SSL certificate.
How Can I Get an SSL Certificate?
SSL Certificates are something your web hosting provider will provide for you, it is not something that is enabled through the actual EverWeb web building software.
If you have an EverWeb Standalone account you should ask your web hosting provider for the SSL certificate. They usually carry an extra yearly fee.
If you are an EverWeb + Hosting customer in the 10GB plan or higher, the SSL certificate is free for you.
After confirming you have an SSL certificate you can purchase the EverWeb SiteShield Add-on from your client area. You only need one SiteShield add-on for all of your domains and websites.
The SSL Certificate comes with even more enhancements to secure you EverWeb website including protection against Cross Browser Scripting, malware protection and more. Read more about the Advanced Security features included with EverWeb Site Shield and your SSL Certificate.
How do I set up an SSL Certificate on my EverWeb + Hosting 2GB Plan?
Follow these steps from your client area.
- Login to your account and click Services menu on the left hand side and then 'View Available Addons'
- You will see the 'EverWeb Site Shield ©' option
- Press the 'Order Now' button and follow the steps to purchase the addon
- Once you purchase your SSL certificate download EverWeb 2.3 (or later)
- You will have to log out and log back in within your EverWeb Software->Preferences window
- Go to File->Site Publishing Settings and select the 'Use HTTPS Secure Servers'
- If you have any trouble, we have a video tutorial that explains how to set up HTTPS websites with EverWeb
For users on the larger EverWeb + Hosting package, your account has an SSL certificate already and you can follow the steps above starting from step 4 to enable a secure, HTTPS website.
How do I enable the Advanced Website Protection?
- In EverWeb go to the File menu and select 'Edit Publishing Settings'.
- Make sure that Use HTTPS Secure URLs is Selected
- Click the 'Advanced' button and follow the checkboxes displayed in the dialog that appears