What is SSL / HTTPS?

The security that puts a padlock in the browser and protects your visitors.

In everyday terms

Like a sealed, tamper-proof envelope for information sent to and from your site.

A little more detail

HTTPS (the padlock icon) encrypts data so it can't be snooped on. It also builds trust and helps SEO. Most modern hosts add it for free automatically — you just want to make sure it's on.

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Related terms

Web Hosting

The service that stores your website's files so visitors can see them.

DNS (Domain Name System)

The internet's phone book — it connects your domain name to where your site lives.

Name Servers

The specific 'directories' that manage your domain's DNS settings.

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