When you have decided which certificate you would like to purchase, please contact us.  We will help you through the steps of setting up your very own certificate.

Q: What is the secure URL that I will be using if I decide to share Web Site Source's secure certificate?

A:  Note: In order to use our Secure Server you must have the Basic Plan or higher.

The first thing you must find out is on which server your domain resides.  To find this information, please go to your control panel and click on 'Account management'.  You will see something like host5.websitesource.com under the heading of "Hosting Server".

Q:  How do I call files securely?

A: All you have to do in order to call your file securely using our Secure Server is to create your file as you would normally but call it using the following secure address:  https://yourservername/yourdomainname/yourfile.html 
Note:  Do not include the .com in your domain name of this URL.

Yourfile.html should be in your /www directory. If you want to call a file in a directory below your /www directory, just make the necessary changes to the address ie https://youservername/yourdomainname/yourdirectory/yourfile.html

If you have questions about what Secure Server address you should be using just go to our Help Desk at: 
help.websitesource.com. 

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) allows users to collect data such as credit card information in a secure environment. Information submitted via a secure form is sent to the server in an encrypted mode. Users may choose to research methods such as encrypted email (PGP), CyberCash, or other solutions for retrieving such information from their web sites.

With a Basic Plan or higher you can either use our security certificate, or purchase your own.  We suggest purchasing either a Verisign or Thawte certificate. Both work basically the same way.

Web Site Source charges a $50 set-up fee for all SSL certificates.  If you share our certificate, there is no additional charge.  

Strong Security

Your server software is already enabled for SSL (secure socket layer) - all you need is a Secure Server ID to activate the strongest encryption available today.

Proof of Identity

Your Secure Server ID is unique to your URL, assuring visitors of your site's authenticity. Free membership in our Authentic Site Program lets you display that fact.

Peace of Mind

Your Server ID comes with VeriSign's NetSure Protection Plan which provides up to $100,000 of protection against economic loss due to theft, impersonation, corruption, or loss of use of an ID.

Please be aware that Verisign will bill you directly for Digital IDs. Check their web site for their current pricing.

A $125 Thawte SSL Server Certificate will enable SSL on your web server, giving you the ability to communicate securely with your web customers. SSL protects all communications with your clients, so you can take credit card orders, protect sensitive personal information, and ensure that foreign hackers do not detect your passwords. SSL security makes eavesdropping on your web traffic almost impossible. Certificates are valid for 1 year from date of issue.

Thawte Web Server SSL Certificates are used on more than 10,000 sites world wide. An independent survey found Thawte certificates on more than 30% of the active e-commerce servers on the net [Netcraft]. More than 90% of Fortune 500 companies use SSL security to protect their sensitive information.

Thawte SSL certificates are compatible with all recent browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x and Netscape Communicator 4.x. Thawte maintains a browser compatibility list here. More than 90% of the web browsers in use today will accept a Thawte certificate as proof of a web site’s identity. Older browsers (in particular Navigator 3.x) may need a quick adjustment before they connect cleanly. Unlike VeriSign SSL certificates, which will be rejected by many new browsers on Jan 1st 2000, your Thawte certificate will not change its trust profile in the year 2000, ensuring smooth continuity for your online business over that crucial time.

An SSL certificate gives customers confidence in your identity and reliability. Offering SSL security adds credibility to your online business and demonstrates a willingness to protect customer information and privacy. Can you afford not to be SSL secured?

Please be aware that Thawte will bill you directly for Digital IDs. Check their web site for their current pricing.