An SSL certificate ensures encryption of data transmitted between the website and the user's browser. The certificate protects user data, boosts trust in the website, and improves its search engine rankings. A site with an installed SSL certificate works over the HTTPS protocol instead of HTTP.
To create a free SSL certificate, you need to add three A-type DNS records with the hosting's IP addresses on the domain name registrar platform. Let's demonstrate how to do this using
GoDaddy as an example.
- Go to the domain settings and select "Manage DNS."