Answers to frequent questions

• What is SSL?

  GPD Host implements SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), the standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser, originally created by Netscape in 1992. In order to use the SSL protocol, a web server requires the use of an SSL certificate. This SSL secure link ensures data and private information passed between web server and browsers remains private and intact.

  SSL is an industry standard used by millions of websites to protect online transactions. To create an SSL connection a web server requires an SSL Certificate. When you activate an SSL Certificate you will be required to verify the identity of your domain and website and in some cases actual validation of your company. Your web server then creates Private and a Public Keys cryptographic keys which can be used to establish an SSL Certificate.

  It’s easy to take advantage of SSL security and encryption with GPD Host services.

• What is encryption?

  Encryption is the process changing data into an undecipherable format that can only be returned to a readable format with the specific and unique decryption key. An authorized recipient can easily decrypt the message with the key provided by the originator to recipients. The purpose of encryption is to ensure that only somebody who is authorized to access data will be able to read it, using the decryption key. Somebody who is not authorized can be excluded, because he or she does not have the required key, without which it is near-impossible to read the encrypted information. Encryption does not of itself prevent interception, but denies the message content to the interceptor. It is in principle possible to decrypt the message without possessing the key however large computational resources and expert technical skills are required.

  GPD Host partner providers (CA’s) take pride in offering rock-solid website and domain security via SSL certificates generated with 256-bit encryption, and where the capabilities of web browser and server are sufficient. The strength and level of validation and encryption, via SSL; is determined by the number of bits used to generate an encryption key, and thereby encrypting the data. Generally, 128-bit encryption is considered sufficient, and is often considered the industry standard for data protection.

• What is an SSL Certificate?

  An SSL Certificate is a browser compatible digital certificate that validates and authenticates the identity of a website and encrypts information sent to the server using SSL technology. SSL certificates are provided by authorized Certificate Authorities (CA’s).

  SSL Certificates provides encryption and validation for your domain and website. Industry-standard protection against fraud and identity theft combined with visual trust indicators make visitors and customers on your website feel more comfortable. When a web browser views a website with an an SSL Certificate it displays a padlock icon or may display a green address bar, depending on the type of SSL Certificate. An SSL certificate contains the following: certificate holder's name, certificate's serial number and expiration date, copy of the certificate holder's public key, digital signature of the certificate-issuing authority.

  Browser compatible SSL Certificates are cost-effective “good products direct” to you, and easy to install with GPD Host.

• What is Domain Validation?

  Domain Validated (DV) SSL certificates include the address bar padlock in all major browsers and are the lowest-priced SSL Certificate options for validation and encryption for your domain and website, and are usually issued in 15 minutes. No paperwork is required in most cases and includes all options include a Website Seal of Certification trust indicator.

  Popular “good products direct” to you Domain Validated (DV) SSL Certificates are ideal for blogs, personal websites and small business sites they do not offer ecommerce or capture financial information; and often include a “website seal” that can be included in web pages.

• What is browser compatibility?

  GPD Host SSL Certificates are are viable and compatible with 99% of all browsers. All SSL certificates are compatible and are supported by all popular versions of web browsers including Google Chrome (tm), Internet Explorer (tm), and Mozilla Safari (tm), and others.

  Web browsers will automatically trust your authorized Certificate Authorities (CA’s) issued SSL Certificate because it is assured by an already trusted entity. If an SSL Certificate isn't signed by a trusted root certificate, or if links in the certificate chain are missing, then the web browser will give a warning message that the web site may not be trusted.

  GPD Host “good products direct” to you browser compatibility means that your SSL certificate is authorized by a Certificate Authorities (CAs) and signed by a root certificate already trusted by almost any user on any web browser, anywhere globally.

• What is single-domain security?

  Single domain certification - and security; refers to the validation and certification of one single (1) single domain-name (i.e: “example1.com”).

  GPD Host provides single domain-name certificates, trust-indicators, customer-assurance and security with SSL-DV and SSL-EV validation and certificates; offered at the best prices by: Comodo, GeoTrust and Symantec. Have your domain-name and website SSL-DV certified and validated in under 15-minutes with “good products direct” to you; by GPD Host. Prices start at $22, with $250.000 warranty and a 100% refund guaranteed within 15-days.

• Why do I need an SSL Certificate?

  GPD Host provides SSL Certificates so that our customers can encrypt and protect sensitive information as it travels across the Internet and the world's computer networks. It is highly-recommended that you secure your domains and websites while creating trust when transacting businesses online or exchanging private data and information. Choose from easily-installed cost-effective Domain Validated (DV) SSL Certificates, or Extended Validation SSL Certificates offering the most-secure encryption level available and enabling businesses and organizations to present a verified identity to website visitors.

• What is multiple-domain security?

  Multiple domain certification - and security; refers to the validation and certification of domain-names (i.e.: “example1.com”, “example2.com”, “example3.com”).

  GPD Host provides multiple options for domain-name certificates, trust-indicators, customer-assurance and security with SSL-DV and SSL-EV validation and certificates; offered at the best prices for up to five (5) domain-names. Have your SSL-DV domain-name and website SSL-DV certified and validated in under 15-minutes with Good Products Direct (GPD) Host. Prices start at $56, with $250,000 warranty, and a 100% refund guaranteed within 15-days.

• What are GPD Host Value Added Services?

  All SSL Certificates issued on behalf of Good Products Direct (GPD Host) include full HTTPS support, a 100% refund policy based on certificate and provider, and integration for your domain and website - free on all plans. That means when GPD Host maintains your domain and website, we’re perfectly positioned to quickly expedite and conveniently implement industry-standard SSL Certificates, often in under 15-minutes and starting at $22.

• What brand SSL Certificates does GPD Host offer?

  GPD Host features SSL Certificate options from partner providers Comodo®, GeoTrust® and Symantec® with Norton.

  Comodo is Creating Trust Online® with the quickest most-cost effective SSL Certificates website security solutions and value benefits including refund and warranty policies.

  GeoTrust® offers inexpensive SSL Certificates options without sacrificing convenience, choice or reliability. The Internet’s one million most-visited domains rely on GeoTrust®.

  Symantec® SSL Certificates secure transactions and peace of mind with website security solutions implementing ECC, RSA and DSA algorithm support, Norton™ Secured Seal, $1,750,000 warranty, vulnerability assessment and malware scanning.