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Definition

What Is an SSL Certificate?

A digital certificate that authenticates a website's identity and enables an encrypted HTTPS connection between the server and browser.

Related Terms

HTTPS

DNS

Hosting

Custom Domain

Above the Fold

Example

Webflow automatically provisions and renews SSL certificates for all hosted sites, ensuring secure HTTPS connections without manual setup.

Synonyms:

TLS certificate, Secure certificate

Acronyms:

SSL/TLS