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While looking out for hosting features, I found out that SSL certificate is a necessary one.
Can you guide me on what does SSL certificate mean? Is it necessary to have one? As there are many hosting providers and they ask for an additional cost for SSL certificate so is it worth to buy?

SSL certificates are used to create an encrypted channel between the client and the server. Transmission of such data as credit card details, account login information, any other sensitive information has to be encrypted to prevent eavesdropping. Benefits of Securing Website With SSL Certificate. SSL stands for Secure Socket Layers and is a public key infrastructure that uses the RSA method of encryption and authentication via security certificates. It helps to establish a secure connection between the client and the server through the secure protocol HTTPS.

While looking out for hosting features, I found out that SSL certificate is a necessary one.
Can you guide me on what does SSL certificate mean? Is it necessary to have one? As there are many hosting providers and they ask for an additional cost for SSL certificate so is it worth to buy?

SSL Certificate is the small data file that digitally joins a cryptographic key to a companies details. When it installed on a web server, it activates the padlock and the https protocol and provides secure connections from a web server to a web browser.
The primary purpose is to used SSL is to keep sensitive data sent across the Internet encrypted so that only the proposed receiver can access it. SSL Certificate is important because the data you send on the web is passed from computer to computer to get to the targeted server.
Credit cards and social security numbers are two of the most important types of sensitive data that need an SSL certificate. E-commerce or onilne store sites also need an SSL certificate. If you are or plan on allowing major credit cards online, you need a merchant account - most of them require you to use an SSL certificate on your site.
Types of SSL certificates:

• Rapid SSL
  
• Quick SSL
• Quick SSL (Premium)
• TrueBusinessID

Rapid SSL and Quick SSL are dedicated SSL certificates that can be used by any kind of businesses. The Quick SSL (premium) certificate is an affordable SSL certificate assigned within a short period with an extended warranty and a dynamic True Site Seal. The TrueBusinessID is especially useful for eCommerce websites as it displays a green color icon on the left-hand side of the web browser or a green address bar which indicates that the website is secured. It provides with trusted security and support to your clients that your site is trustworthy and reliable.

SSL Certificate is a secret sockets layer that is used as a security purpose for establishing a secure and safe connection between a browser and a web server.  SSL keeps your site secured and safe.  It prevents from hacking and keeps your information safe.