There are 3 standard types of SSL Certificate, defined by the differing validation methods used when ordering the certificate. The 3 types are: Domain Validation (DV) Organisation Validation (OV) Extended Validation (EV) Each level of validation gives a different level of trust. Domain Validation certificates are the most popular and cheapest of the common SSL certificates. Domain Validation c...
How do SSL certificates work?
SSL certificates provide a secure connection between client and server by encrypting communications end-to-end. Data is encrypted with the certificate, and decrypted with the proper cryptographic key. An SSL certificate gives a level of trust and authenticity in the website you’re visiting, and is widely used for all kinds of websites especially business websites and […]
If I buy an SSL certificate from UKHost4u, how will it improve my Google rankings?
In recent years, Google has updated it’s algorithm to reflect the popularity and importance of SSL certificates, and has communicated that SSL Certificates should be used to ensure privacy and safety across the internet. As such, Google prioritizes websites with an SSL Certificate, and these websites consistently rank higher in search results lists – allowing […]
How can I check the status of my domain transfer?
Domain transfer fees differ between domain extensions.
How much does a domain transfer cost?
Domain transfer fees differ between domain extensions. .uk domain transfers are free, however there is a fee for top level domains like .com – this is because we automatically add an extra year on to the renewal of the domain name once it has been transferred to UKHost4u.
How long does a domain take to transfer?
How long a domain name transfer takes to complete depends on the domain name extension. For .uk domain names, the transfer process only takes a few minutes. For top level domains such as .com however, the process can take up to 7 days due to the longer verification process.
