How to purchase a SSL cert at Bluehost?
As mentioned in my previous post, Bluehost offers shared SSL certs in all hosting plans. Your secured pages, using shared SSL certificate, would appear something like this: https://secure.bluehost.com/~yourunixusername.
However if you wish to have a private SSL cert then you’ll need to pay extra for the private SSL purchase.
What are needed for a private SSL at Bluehost?
To run your website on a private SSL, your website will need a dedicated IP address and a private SSL certificate. BlueHost recommends and sells exclusively Rapid SSL Cert.’s. Rapid SSL Certificates use 128 bit encryption to secure and protect your websites data from hackers, where it’s best used for accepting credit card payments online.
From what I see, another good thing about Rapid SSL is that the certification offers $10,000 of warranty in cash. The cert is as well 99% browser recognition rate where major Internet browser like IE 5.01+, AOL 5+, Netscape 4.7+, Opera 7+, Safari, Mozilla 1+, and Firefox 1+ are well supported.
The price
Rapid SSL certificate cost $45 annually; while the dedicated IP address will cost you extra $30 per year.
How to purchase a SSL cert at Bluehost?
First, you’ll need to have a hosting account with Bluehost. (Purchase Bluehost, click here for special promo link)
Then, you’ll need to contact Bluehost support for the purchase/installation of dedicated IP and private SSL certificates. To expedite your order please be sure to have or include the cPanel password and last four digits of the credit card number on file as they are required for validation.
