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.

Learn how to use your Nexcess Client Portal to import your previously purchased SSL certificates.

Learn how to use the Nexcess Client Portal to install your previously purchased SSL certificate so that it applies to your Nexcess Cloud service.