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== Using SSL ==

== SNI ==

Our servers support [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_Name_Indication Server Name Indication (SNI)], which means SSL certificates can be installed without the need for a dedicated IP address.

== Getting an SSL certificate ==

Our [[:Johnny|Johnny]], [[:Tommy|Tommy]], and [[:Morty|Morty]] servers include 'SSL It!', a feature provided by Plesk which allows the automatic generation of SSL certificates. Therefore, you do not need to do any particular action to get a free SSL certificate, which will automatically be installed. However, the process usually takes some time, depending on the current rates of certificate creation. Our 'SSL It!'-generated certificates are from 'Let’s Encrypt'.

== Dedicated IP ==

Although no longer required for SSL, we offer Dedicated IPs if you wish to purchase one.

A dedicated IP means that your website is separate from all the other HelioHost sites. This offers a few advantages such as not being blocked from sending email if our server gets flagged for spam.

Our provider charges us $20/year for a dedicated IP. We simply pass that cost onto you. You can also buy a dedicated IP for $2 per month.

{{Danger|'''Do not send payment''' before you have: 

# Submitted justification for needing a dedicated IPv4 and 
# Received '''approval''' from an admin
}}

After an admin has approved your justification for needing one, if you wish to purchase a dedicated IPv4 for $20, please [https://www.paypal.me/HelioHost send your payment to '''admin@heliohost.org''' via PayPal]. Once the transaction is complete, create a new topic in the [http://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/ Customer Service forum] with your '''PayPal transaction ID''', '''confirmation that an admin approved your request''', '''account username''', '''main domain name''', and '''server name''', and we will add the dedicated IP to your account.