Technical
HTTPS
Also known as: SSL, TLS, certificate, padlock
Understanding the term
It has been free for years thanks to Let’s Encrypt, and every reputable hosting provider installs it automatically. If you are charged for it on a separate line, ask why.
What needs watching is not the price but the renewal. An expired certificate triggers a full-screen red warning, and most visitors stop there.
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