Quick SSL Frequently Asked Questions
What is QuickSSL?
What is SSL?
Why are QuickSSL web server certificates so
inexpensive?
Technical
What web browser programs are compatible with
QuickSSL?
How do I create a certificate-signing request?
How do I install my QuickSSL certificate?
What is QuickSSL?
QuickSSL is a web server certificate that allows consumers and web sites to conduct
safe e-commerce with encrypted SSL connections. QuickSSL web server certificates
are compatible with 98% of all browsers.
What is SSL?
The SSL (secure socket layer) protocol is the web standard for encrypting communications
between users and web sites. Data sent via an SSL connection is protected by
encryption, a mechanism that prevents eavesdropping and tampering with any transmitted
data. SSL provides businesses and consumers with the confidence that private
data sent to a web site, such as credit card numbers, are kept confidential.
Web server certificates are required to initialize an SSL session.
Why are QuickSSL web server certificates so inexpensive?
Historically, most SSL certificates cost $350 or more, but GeoTrust has developed
fully automated systems to verify that a certificate purchaser has appropriate
administrative rights to a web server's domain. This greatly lowers our costs
for issuing QuickSSL certificates, and we pass those savings on to you. With
QuickSSL, you can assure your customers that their transactions and information
are secure on the Internet without having to pay an unreasonable price.
Technical
What web browser programs are compatible with QuickSSL?
QuickSSL is compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer® 5.01 and higher
and Netscape/AOL web browsers version 4.51 and higher, comprising an estimated
98% or more of all web browsers in use today. All other commonly used browsers
may connect securely with web servers using QuickSSL certificates. However, some
older browsers may display a dialogue box indicating that the certificate is
not trusted. This means that the certificated is not located in the browser certificate
store and, in most cases, the user will be prompted to install it with a few
clicks of their mouse.
How do I create a certificate-signing request?
See certificate-signing request generation (CSR) instructions .
How do I install my QuickSSL certificate?
See QuickSSL installation instructions.