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SSL certificates explained in plain English

What SSL does, why browsers expect it, and how to get it set up correctly on your domain.

SSL certificates explained in plain English

An SSL certificate encrypts data between your visitor's browser and your server. That padlock in the address bar signals trust — and search engines favour secure sites.

Most modern hosts include free SSL. Dorrknock configures certificates, enforces HTTPS redirects, and checks mixed-content issues during launch.