Technical Explainers

39 guides in this category · showing 37–39 (page 4 of 4).

SSL Certificate Expiry: How to Monitor It & Avoid an Outage

An expired SSL certificate takes your site offline instantly. Learn why certificates expire, how to monitor expiry, and how to avoid the self-inflicted outage.

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What Is an SSL Certificate? Types & Why Every Site Needs One

What is an SSL certificate and why does every website need one? A plain-English guide to how SSL works, the types (DV, OV, EV, wildcard) and how to get one.

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How to Tell if a Website Is Safe Before You Visit It

Not sure if a website is safe? Learn how to check a site's safety before you visit or buy — from HTTPS and SSL to domain age, blacklists and scam red flags.

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