Compare SSL Certificates
| Let's Encrypt SSL | RapidSSL | GeoTrust (EV) SSL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included in Hosting service | ORDER NOW | ORDER NOW | |
| 1-year Pricing | FREE | HK$550/Year | HK$3,245/Year |
| Trust Level | |||
| Browser Displays | Secure | https:// | Secure | https:// | Vodien Internet Solutions Pte Ltd [HK] | https:// |
| Site Seal | - |  |
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| Number of Domains Secured | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Information displayed in certificate | Verified domain name | Verified domain name | Verified domain name Organization name Organization address |
| Issuance Speed | 5 minutes or less | 5 minutes or less | 1 - 3 business days |
| Vetting Requirements | Right to use domain | Right to use domain | Rights to use domain and extended company vetting including confirming the legal, operational and physical existence. |
| Underwritten Warranty | - | US$10,000 | US$1,500,000 |
| 99+% browser support | |||
| Encryption level | Up to 256-bit | Up to 256-bit | Up to 256-bit |
FAQ
What is SSL Certificate?
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, a global standard security technology that enables encrypted communication between a web browser and a web server. SSL encryption protects businesses and individuals from being stolen or tampered private information such as credit card numbers, usernames, passwords, email, etc.
What are the benefits of SSL?
The major purpose of an SSL certificate is to encrypt information. Other than that, An SSL certificate also provides your website with trusted indicators, it helps to improve customers’ confidence and ensure them a positive buying experience.
Starting from 06/08/2014, Google announced that having an SSL certificate installed on your website will increase your ranking position, which is another great reason to use SSL.
Starting from 06/08/2014, Google announced that having an SSL certificate installed on your website will increase your ranking position, which is another great reason to use SSL.
What is certificate signing request (CSR)?
You will need to generate certificate signing request (CSR) for a domain. You need to provide it to the Certificate Authority of your choice to purchase a certificate from them.
The exact procedure differs from one Certificate Authority to another, so contact the Certificate Authority for assistance. Once you complete the purchase, you will be given the certificate in the form of either a *.crt file, a *.pem file, or in text form.
The exact procedure differs from one Certificate Authority to another, so contact the Certificate Authority for assistance. Once you complete the purchase, you will be given the certificate in the form of either a *.crt file, a *.pem file, or in text form.
How to install SSL certificate?
Our step-by-step tutorial will show you how to install an SSL certificate on your website. Start using HTTPS today!
