Securing your website with SSL
The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) network protocol enables secure data exchange between computers, preventing third parties from intercepting it. This ensures the protection and credibility of your website. This article covers the basics and points you to additional resources in the IONOS Help Center.
How to identify an SSL-protected website
You can identify secure websites by the lock icon in the address bar of your web browser and an address (URL) that starts with "https". Search engines like Google give secured sites a higher ranking than unsecured ones. Enabling SSL can therefore have a positive impact on your website's position in Google search results.
Information on SSL certificates in the Help Center
In the "SSL certificates" section of the IONOS Help Center you will find a large number of articles on the subject of SSL and SSL certificates. Among other things, you will find help on the following topics:
Differences between IONOS / user-managed certificates
Enabling SSL for WordPress, Typo3, Joomla, and other content management systems
Management of SSL certificates
Revoking and reissuing SSL certificates