SSL

Understanding SSL Certificates

Learn what SSL certificates are and why they are essential for your website.

SSL certificates encrypt data between your web server and the visitor's browser.

## Why SSL Matters

1. Encrypts sensitive data in transit
2. Verifies website identity
3. Required for HTTPS
4. Improves SEO rankings
5. Builds visitor trust

## How to Get SSL

- Use Let's Encrypt (free)
- Most hosting providers offer one-click SSL
- Use Certbot for self-managed servers

## Common Issues

- Expired certificates (renew before expiry)
- Mixed content (load all resources via HTTPS)
- Weak ciphers (disable old protocols)

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