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== Do I need a SSL certificate for my store? == | == Do I need a SSL certificate for my store? == | ||
| − | + | It's best if you [[enable SSL in your store|Enabling Store-Front SSL Security]]. It helps your ranking on Google, and ensures peace of mind for your customers.<br> | |
== I already have a SSL certificate from another provider. Can't I use that one? == | == I already have a SSL certificate from another provider. Can't I use that one? == | ||
| − | All Spiffy Stores | + | All Spiffy Stores use their own SSL certificates, which ensures that all data submitted in your store is already secure. We're unable to add another SSL certificate to stores. |
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| + | * [[Enabling Store-Front SSL Security]] | ||
Revision as of 08:12, 20 August 2020
An SSL certificate is a tool that ensures the safe communication of sensitive data upon submission to a website, particularly personally identifying information and credit card numbers. The SSL certificate encrypts this information as it's transferred between internet sites.
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How do SSL certificates work?
SSL certificates encrypt information at the time payments are submitted so internet hackers can't read the information as it is flowing across the information superhighway. Once the data reaches the intended destination, it's then decrypted into original form for use.
Do I need a SSL certificate for my store?
It's best if you Enabling Store-Front SSL Security. It helps your ranking on Google, and ensures peace of mind for your customers.
I already have a SSL certificate from another provider. Can't I use that one?
All Spiffy Stores use their own SSL certificates, which ensures that all data submitted in your store is already secure. We're unable to add another SSL certificate to stores.