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128 bits SSL certificates FAQ - Price SchedduleOn what browsers and which platforms the certificates are directly recognized ? The certificates issued via Rootroute are directly compatible and recognized by 99.3% of the current browser market. It is currently the best possible for a secure web site.
The remaining 2% browsers that are not recognized contains insecure browsers, very old browsers, and browsers not supporting SSL. What are the advantages of SSL ? All certificates installed on Rootroute's servers use securized DNS. DNS is the aspect of SSL that is very often overlooked by SSL providers, but is important to ensure strong and secure integrity. A Dedicated IP is allocated to all secure SSL web site certificates, another feature important for SSL integrity. This combination offers the currently strongest security practice possible for the web. How about certificates less than 128 bits ? Rootroute does not provide any such, due to the low security level, and their outdated nature. A warning however, some major certificate providers are still offering it without explaining anything about the insecurity, Just mentioning they are "not as good", and at the same time displaying 128 bit SSL as "very secure", while actually it should be the standard today. This is also a strategy used to enforce SSL 128 bits customer pricings upto unreasonable levels. Rootroute Stopped offering certificates less than 128 bits in March 2001. We prefer promote better security practices. How do I get my SSL certificate: Choose a domain name to which the certificates will be attached. such as ssl.example.com. Replace the "example.com" part with your web site's name, and replace "ssl" with any sub-domain name you choose, such as: secure, ssl, www, https, web, shop. but any prefix will work. Also gather the contact data of the company or organization who will be associated with the certificate.
Ordering if you do not have a Rootroute account: Ordering if you already have a Rootroute account: Then do not set up a new account. Accounts are integrated in one, and all you need to do is request the certificate, confirming by e-mail you authorize the charge. Ask ssl@RootR.net. or support@RootR.net. I cannot afford a certificate, and don't want a dummy certificate, however I want SSL for my online users, what are the other options ? If you are a rootr.net customer; Let's say you have a domain http://example.com/You can ask for secure SSL alias on https://secure.rootr.net/ssl/example.com/
There is no charge for this. Some live online business shops and secure web
applications such as login interfaces find it usefull. This 128 bits SSL is
a costless alternative to a dedicated certificate. It also works for
sub-domains.The service code for this is: SSLFDD When emailing support, make sure to mention the domain or subdomain you want the secure SSL Alias for. Are there other options possible ? New certificates may include a ChoicePoint business registration ID, which is the electronic equivalent of a DUNS number. Different C.A. are also available on request, with a different pricing schedule (typically higher fees and lengthly process). Ask ssl@RootR.net. The Root C.A. mostly used by Rootroute is hold by Equifax. Rootroute have currently 3 separate agreements with 3 different certificate providers, so it allows Rootroute to offer low costs and a variety of options. Can Rootr.net install a certificate from another provider ? Yes, we accept external certificates. It needs to be in the apache + mod_ssl compatible (CRT), which they most likely support. However all SSL certs on rootr.net require a static IP for their security, which is $1.00 per month. Note that the IP in your account will thus likely change. rootr.net handles the related DNS updates for your account. This static IP is the only charge for this. |
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