TLS/SSL Certificates

What are TLS/SSL certificates?

Often referred to by an old name—SSL—TLS certificates are the backbone of internet security. Transport Layer Certificates protect internet connections by encrypting information sent between your browser, the website you’re visiting, and the server where the website data is stored. TLS/SSL certificates ensure that data is sent and received privately, without modification. This security also protects any sensitive information transmitted like personal data or bank account and credit card numbers, so you and your customers are protected against loss or theft.

Why should you secure your site with TLS/SSL certificates?

For decades, TLS/SSL has been the standard for safe internet experience, recognized and used by all major web browsers. In addition to providing trust for websites and users, TLS/SSL also represents and certifies your website’s brand identity.

What is a Wildcard certificate?

Wildcard TLS/SSL certificates secure a single domain with the option to protect up to 250 subdomains. With flexible configurations available, any Thawte certificate can be purchased as a Wildcard. You can secure any or all of these types of domains with one certificate:

Example.com | Mail.example.com | Blog.example.com | Shop.example.com

What is a Multi-domain certificate?

Multi-Domain certificates, also known as SAN certificates, deliver exceptional flexibility and robust encryption for all your domains. These certificates are perfect for protecting multiple domains and subdomains (e.g., Exchange/OCS environments). They also allow you to easily add, modify, or remove SANs as needed, ensuring your network adapts to evolving requirements.