An SSL certificate (today usually called TLS) is a small digital file that your web server uses to prove it is your real website and to encrypt data between your visitors and your site.

When HTTPS is working, visitors see a padlock in the browser address bar. That means passwords, contact forms, and checkout details are much harder for attackers on the same network to read or change.

Most browsers now warn users when a site does not use HTTPS. Search engines also favour secure sites. For a small business, a trusted certificate is part of looking professional and keeping customer data safe—not only for online shops, but for any site with a login or a contact form.

MixSSL helps you buy the right certificate for your needs and complete validation so the certificate can be issued to you.