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SSL and Web Hosting
SSL enables encrypted HTTPS connections between a visitor and a website. Hosting plans often include certificate options, but the exact terms vary.
What to verify
Check whether a certificate is included, how it is issued and renewed, whether all hosted domains can use HTTPS, and what happens when you move the site.
SSL is one layer
HTTPS protects data in transit. It does not replace secure software updates, strong credentials, backups, or application security.
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