Adding an SSL certificate to HostGator is easy. First, sign in to your account and click on the “Settings” tab. Then, under “Security” click on “SSL/TLS.” On the next page, you’ll see a list of certificates available from various providers.
First and foremost, please make sure that you understand what an SSL certificate is and what it does. SSL certificates are used to encrypt communication between a website and a visitor’s web browser. This means that if someone were to intercept the communication, they would not be able to read it.
However, adding an SSL certificate to your account also has some potential downsides. First, it will slow down your website as the communication has to be encrypted and decrypted. Second, it will add an extra layer of complexity to your website which could potentially lead to errors or issues.
Therefore, we recommend that you weigh the pros and cons carefully before deciding to add an SSL certificate to your HostGator account.
To add a new certificate, click on the “Add” button and select the certificate file from your computer. Once the certificate has been added, you’ll need to verify it. To do this, click on the “Verify” button and enter the validation code that was emailed to you. Once the certificate has been verified, you’ll need to click on the “Save” button and then on the “Close” button to finish the process.
