Jimdo automatically creates an SSL certificate for your domain, so you don't have to do anything yourself. In this article, you'll learn what SSL is, why it matters, and when your certificate is created.
What is SSL?
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypts the connection between your website and your visitors' browsers. This protects information visitors send through your website, such as contact form entries, from being read by third parties. You can tell that a website uses SSL by the https:// at the start of the address and the padlock icon in the browser's address bar.
Why it matters: Browsers show a warning for websites without SSL, which can put visitors off. Search engines like Google also take secure connections into account.
How does my website get an SSL certificate?
We know how important online security is for all our users. That's why it has top priority for us here at Jimdo. So that you don’t have to spend your time worrying about the security of your domain, we take care of the SSL certificate for you.
We automatically create an SSL certificate for you if you:
- Register a new domain through your Jimdo website
- Connect an existing domain with your Jimdo website using one of our two supported forwarding methods
This way, you can be sure that your Jimdo website is secure, and your visitors are sure to be happy about the secure connection as well.