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What is QuickSSL?
QuickSSL is a Web server certificate that allows consumers and Web
sites to conduct safe eCommerce with encrypted SSL connections.
QuickSSL Web server certificates are compatible with Microsoft Internet
Explorer® 5.01 and higher and Netscape/AOL Web browsers version
4.51 and higher, comprising an estimated 90% or more of all Web
browsers in use on the Internet.
What is SSL?
The SSL (secure socket layer) protocol is the Web standard for encrypting
communications between users and Web sites. Data sent via an SSL
connection is protected by encryption, a mechanism that prevents
eavesdropping and tampering with any transmitted data. SSL provides
businesses and consumers with the confidence that private data sent
to a Web site, such as credit card numbers, are kept confidential.
Web server certificates are required to initialize an SSL session.
Why are QuickSSL Web server certificates so
inexpensive?
Historically, most SSL certificates cost $350 or more, but GeoTrust
has developed fully automated systems to verify that a certificate
purchaser has appropriate administrative rights to a Web server's
domain. This greatly lowers our costs for issuing QuickSSL certificates,
and we pass those savings on to you. With QuickSSL, you can assure
your customers that their transactions and information are secure
on the Internet without having to pay an unreasonable price.
What will you charge for QuickSSL next year?
QuickSSL certificates are provided as a low-cost alternative to
traditional, expensive SSL certificates, and GeoTrust intends to
continue that practice in the future. The renewals are usually a
percentage less than the new certificates current price.
What Web browser programs are compatible with
QuickSSL?
QuickSSL is compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer™ 5.01
and higher and Netscape/AOL Web browsers version 4.51 and higher,
comprising an estimated 90% or more of all Web browsers in use today.
All other commonly used browsers may connect securely with Web servers
using QuickSSL certificates. However, some older browsers may display
a dialogue box indicating that the certificate is not trusted. This
means that the certificated is not located in the browser certificate
store and, in most cases, the user will be prompted to install it
with a few clicks of their mouse.
Will QuickSSL be compatible with more Web
browsers in the future?
QuickSSL browser compatibility is increasing at an estimated rate
of 2% per month and we anticipate approximately 95% compatibility
by the end of 2002.
What Web servers are compatible with QuickSSL
certificates?
QuickSSL certificates are compatible with all major Web servers.
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