If you are you a website owner, a designer, an IT security specialist, a privacy & legal specialist, or a running a website that collects personal customer information getting a 128/256 BIT SSL certificate can help protect your customers and your business.
We have a wide range of security certificates to suit your budget and security requirements.
You can buy online or call an eBusiness consultant on +61 3 8624 2300.
- Validation available for the strongest protection
- Trusted certificates - Verisign, Thwate, Rapid SSL, GEOTrust
- 99.9% browser compatible
- Competitive prices
- Supplier warranties available
- Free security seals for your website
Which supplier is right for you?
Inspire Confidence
Get the highest level of consumer trust from the original SSL company. All certificates are verified by a human and come in 2 levels of encryption strength.
$390yr
moreRespected by techies
The first choice for ISPs ,web designers, hosting and tech services companies. Includes code signing SSL’s specifically designed for web developers.
$130yr
moreFast & Affordable
Rapid SSL certificates are fast affordable entry level certificates which provide high levels of encryption at rock-bottom prices.
Great when you need an SSL fast.
$35yr
moreFlexible & Secure
A full range of certificates with the choice between manual verification or the groundbreaking QuickSSL premium.
$140yr
moreAll prices are displayed in US Dollars (USD).
How do I choose an SSL?
Your choice will depend on the SSL strength and encryption you need or your customers expect, the brand reputation (Verisign, GeoTrust, Thawte, RapidSSL) and the type of web server on which the certificate will be installed.
Why do I need an SSL?
SSL certificates, or digital certificates, provide a critical role in today's Internet enabled world. Some key reasons to choose an SSL include:
- You run an eCommerce website and need to protect the security of your customers payment and transactional data
- An SSL certificate may provide competitive advantage
- An SSL certificate will protect customers data through encryption
- An SSL certificate will promote customer confidence in visiting your website
- An SSL certificate will prevent hackers, phishing and fraud
- May help eCommerce websites comply with Privacy legislation in some jurisdictions
SSL certificates give your customers confidence that your website can be trusted!
How long does it take to get an SSL certificate?
Non-Extended Validation certificates can typically be delivered within 24 hours of you confirming your information with our SSL supplier.
There may be a five working day turnaround for Extended Validation certificates due to additional verification processes.
What is the process for validation?
- After placing your order with an eBusiness consultant or using our website, you will receive an email from our SSL certificate supplier. This email will invite you to confirm your Company / Organization Name, address and phone information and your CSR (Certificate Signing Request). If you do not know your CSR contact your web developer or talk to our eBusiness security specialists.
- Our SSL Certificate supplier will then validate the information you supply.
- Once validated successfully the SSL will be sent to your email address.
- If there is a problem validating your information, our security specialists will contact you to help resolve the issue.
Can I use my SSL certificate with Melbourne IT's web hosting?
All our Unix and Windows hosting plans support our SSL certificates. This includes:
- Starter Hosting
- Business Hosting
- Business Plus Hosting
- Enterprise Hosting
- VPS Servers
- Dedicated Hosting
How do I renew my SSL certificate?
We will send you a renewal reminder email 90 days before your certificate is due to expire.
This email will contain information about how you can easily renew your SSL certificate by contacting an eBusiness consultant on +61 3 8624 2300
What are the differences between Shared SSL and Private SSL?
A private SSL certificate offers a higher level of security for you and your customers.
| Private SSL | Shared SSL |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed protection through VeriSign, GeoTrust, Thawte and RapidSSL | No protection and is provided by the hosting provider |
| Displays the owner of the SSL certificate | Displays Equifax Certificate Authority as the owner |
| Displays the common name of the SSL owner | Displays *.securesitehosting.net |
| Higher level of encryption | Lowest level of encryption |
| Specifically uses your domain and avoids warning messages | Causes warning messages to be displayed |
| Is privately registered to your domain name | Is shared among different users on your shared hosting platform |
| May provide a free security seal | No security seal |
How can I order multiple certificates for my site?
You can order multiple certificates by calling Melbourne IT on +61 3 8624 2300.
What web browsers support SSL certificates?
Our SSL certificates are compatible with 99.9% of web browsers. The current versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Netscape, AOL support SSL.
Extended Validation SSL Certificates are recognized as Extended Validation by high security browsers which comprise 70% of all browsers (Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 and 8, Firefox 3, Opera 9.5, Safari 3.2, Google Chrome and Flock 2.0).
What domain spaces can an SSL certificate be used for?
SSL Certificates can be used with most domain spaces we support. This includes:
- gTLD (.com, .net, .org, .us, .biz, .info, .travel, etc)
- AU (.com.au, .net.au, .org.au, .asn.au, .id.au)
- ccTLD (.nz, .uk etc)
Some domain spaces have restrictions on DNS (for example .de hostnames cannot be on the same subnet)
Can I order an SSL certificate for a domain space not listed above?
Please call Melbourne IT on +61 3 8624 2300 to discuss your requirements.
What is an Extended Validation SSL Certificate?
Extended Validation SSL Certificates are based on the Extended Validation Standard developed in 2006.
These certificates provide visual cues to clearly identify a website's organizational identity. For example, Internet Explorer 7 will display a green bar. This provides your visitors with confidence that their information will be encrypted and helps build trust.
Next Steps
- Phone Sales on +61 3 8624 2300
Why Choose Melbourne IT?
- Australia's largest domain name registrar
- Melbourne IT is a specialist in providing online solutions to small to medium sized businesses, corporates, governments, and individuals.