SSL Certificate

US /ˌes.es.el ˈsɝː.tɪ.fɪ.kət/
UK /ˌes.es.el ˈsɝː.tɪ.fɪ.kət/
"SSL Certificate" picture
1.

A digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a website and encrypts information sent to the server using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol.

:
Installing an SSL Certificate is crucial for securing online transactions.
Websites with an SSL Certificate show a padlock icon in the browser.