Nexcess Knowledge Base

Extended Validation certificates — or Subject Alternative Name (SAN) certificates — allow a domain owner to assign multiple domains and sub-domains to a single SSL certificate.

Learn about the frequently misunderstood benefits of dedicated IP addresses.

Multi-domain SSL certificates — or Subject Alternative Name (SAN) certificates — allows one IP address to serve multiple domains and subdomains, though all of those domains must have the same owner.

A self-signed SSL certificate does not use the chain of trust used by other SSL certificates and is often used to perform internal testing without the effort of acquiring a standard SSL certificate.

Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates function as the highest class of SSL certificates, activating both the padlock and the legal identity field in most browsers — giving visitors confidence.

The premium SSL certificate is an enhanced form of the standard SSL certificate used by ecommerce websites for a higher warranty level and additional validation, helping build customer trust.

With Nexcess website hosting, learn how we help our clients renew their SSL certificates.

How to install Let's Encrypt, a type of self-generated SSL certificate available for Nexcess non-cloud clients.

How to change or retrieve your Nexcess Client Portal password.

Learn how to use the Nexcess Secure Password Generator to create a secure password or evaluate one. It is critical that you use a complex, secure password to harden your Nexcess hosting account.