What is an SSL certificate?
The SSL (secure socket layer) protocol is the Web standard for encrypting communications bet..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-half.gif) ![](/files/score/star-gray.gif) Views: 88752 |
What will an SSL certificate do for my web site?
An SSL certificate will assure your online visitors that confidential information and transa..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-gray.gif) Views: 56858 |
How do web site visitors know if a web site is using SSL?
When a browser connects to a secure site it retrieves the site's SSL certificate and checks ..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 31516 |
How long does it take to get a Web server certificate?
RapidSSL certificates, RapidSSL Wildcard certificates, QuickSSL Premium certificates use an ..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 34397 |
What is encryption and why are there different levels?
Encryption is a mathematical process of coding and decoding information. The number of bits ..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-gray.gif) ![](/files/score/star-gray.gif) Views: 40155 |
What is a public/private key pair?
SSL uses unique cryptographic key pairs: each key pair consists of a secret private key and ..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-gray.gif) Views: 31174 |
What is a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)?
A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is a small, encrypted text file. It is also a public key..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-gray.gif) Views: 34199 |
An ISP hosts my site. Can I still purchase and use a GeoTrust SSL certificate on my site?
In most cases, yes. Your hosting company should be able to help you generate your CSR and up..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 33518 |
Do I have to have an SSL certificate for each web page I want to secure?
No. One SSL certificate covers every page within your domain. If your SSL certificate is iss..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 33829 |
What web browsers are supported?
GeoTrust enjoys 99% browser support, also know as ubiquity, but that is only part of the sto..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 33332 |
Do you have test or trial SSL certificates?
At this time, there are no trial certificates. If you purchase a new SSL certificate and dec..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 64455 |
Will my site need to have a unique IP address for the certificate to work?
Yes. You need to have a unique IP address for each domain you want to secure. This is not a ..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 33766 |
How can I check the current status of my SSL certificate?
You can check the current status of your SSL certificate through below link:
https://produc..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-gray.gif) Views: 35543 |
Why is my order being reviewed for quality?
GeoTrust authentication engine is programmed to automatically flag certain orders for a qual..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-gray.gif) ![](/files/score/star-gray.gif) ![](/files/score/star-gray.gif) Views: 30937 |
How can I verify whether the installation was successful?
Once you have installed your Geotrust SSL Certificate, you can verify that the installation ..... (No rating) Views: 31272 |
If I decide to change ISPs, can I move my certificate with me?
Yes. Every GeoTrust SSL certificate issued comes with free re-issues and replacements for th..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 32757 |
How do I reissue my GeoTrust SSL certificate?
In order to have your certificate reissued you will need to generate a new CSR and submit it..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 39250 |
If I install a GeoTrust SSL certificate, will users of my site have to install anything on their end?
GeoTrust root certificates come pre-installed on 99% of all web browsers in use today. So, u..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 33746 |
What is ECC Algorithm?
An ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) certificate is included at no additional cos..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 32498 |
Why do I need SAN?
Instead of purchasing individual certificates for each domain name, you can secure up to 24 ..... ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) ![](/files/score/star-whole.gif) Views: 29483 |
Is there a portal I can manage our SSL order
The organization or technical contact on the order must go to one of the following URLs:
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What should I do if you do not answer my questions here?
Geotrust and RapidSSL offer knowledge for technical solution, order processing and installat..... (No rating) Views: 29523 |
What is the difference between a UC/SAN certificate and a Wildcard certificate?
Wildcard Certificate: a wildcard certificate secures unlimited subdomains. For example, if y..... (No rating) Views: 34555 |
When to choose a wildcard, and when to choose a SAN?
Wildcard certificate is suitable for protecting multiple subdomains on a single domain...... (No rating) Views: 28701 |