SSL Checker
Verify and inspect SSL/TLS certificates for any website.
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What is an SSL Certificate?
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates a website's identity and enables an encrypted connection. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is the updated, more secure version of SSL.
SSL certificates are vital for:
- Encryption: Protecting data (like passwords and credit card numbers) transferred between the user and the server.
- Authentication: Proving that the website is owned and operated by the expected entity.
- Trust: Showing the "padlock" icon in the browser, signaling to users that the site is safe.
- SEO: Google gives a ranking boost to websites that use HTTPS.