Nexcess Knowledge Base

Standing for server name indication, SNI is an TLS protocol extension that allows a server to connect multiple SSL certificates a single IP address.

Learn about the frequently misunderstood benefits of dedicated IP addresses.

Nexcess clients can learn how to perform various operations with SSL certificates for system services with NodeWorx.

Learn how Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can recreate SSL keys by either using SiteWorx or the command line interface (CLI).

Getting an SSL certificate first requires you to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), and some require you to specify “domain.com” or “www.domain.com” as the common name of your website.

Learn how Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can use SiteWorx to generate and view a CSR — also known as a Certificate Signing Request (CSR).

Learn how to obtain an Extended Validation (EV) standard SSL certificate, the highest level of SSL certification. Nexcess is a certificate reseller of GeoTrust True BusinessID with EV certificates.

Learn how to purchase standard SSL certificates through the Nexcess website, though this is not the preferred method for existing Nexcess clients.

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.