Fraud Protection: SSL Certificates
While technology advances, scammers find new ways of obtaining stolen cardholder information. As an e-commerce merchant, SSL (Secure Socket Layer) processing is an additional way you can ensure secure online payment processing. Fraud prevention is one of Instabill's top priorities, which is why we can help you get an SSL Certificate for your website.
How does SSL processing work?
Once you've installed your SSL Certificate to your web server, SSL processing appears seamless.
- When a customer visits your website, your server establishes a secure, encrypted connection between your site and the customer's browser.
- A customer will see that you are who you claim to be by an indicator near the URL box--a padlock to show your site is SSL certified. Your web address will begin with HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) and appear in green or blue text when properly working. When a customer clicks on the indicator, they can actually look at the details of your SSL Certificate.
- Your customer can check out through your website, knowing their credit card information is safe from harm.
How can I get an SSL Certificate through Instabill?
If you need help getting an SSL Certificate for your website, contact us online and our expert tech team will be more than happy to help. The initial inquiry doesn't need much information, but applying for the certificate will require more details, including:
- Your name
- Your company's name, address, and telephone number
- Type of server your website uses
- Database language
- CSR (Certificate Signing Request)
A CSR is a block of encrypted text generated by your server, used to create the certificate properly. Generation methods differ depending on your server and SSL issuer--Instabill will provide this information to you upon requesting an SSL Certificate.
What do I do with my SSL Certificate?
If you have a website developer, he or she will install the certificate into your web server as part of its configuration. For those who do not, Instabill's tech team will install it for you. Keep in mind that SSL Certificates expire within 1-3 years--but don't worry! All you have to do is request a renewal on your certificate.
For more information about SSL Certificates and how to get one, call us toll-free at +1 800-318-2713 or contact us online today.
