SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a protocol for establishing secure links between networked computers in order to protect the integrity and confidentiality of data transmitted between them. When a web server and a client (such as a web browser) establish an SSL connection, they negotiate a shared secret key that is used to encrypt and decrypt the data that is transmitted between them.
SSL is most commonly used to secure connections to web servers, but it can also be used to secure connections between other types of servers and clients, such as email servers and clients. When a website is accessed over an SSL connection, the address of the website typically starts with "https://" instead of "http://", and a padlock icon is displayed in the address bar of the web browser to indicate that the connection is secure.
SSL is an important security measure that helps to protect sensitive information, such as login credentials, credit card numbers, and personal data, from being intercepted and accessed by unauthorized parties. It is especially important for websites that handle sensitive information, such as e-commerce websites and online banking platforms.
To add a free SSL certificate to a blog hosted on Blogger, follow these steps:
- Go to the Blogger dashboard and select the blog you want to add the SSL certificate to.
- Click on the "Settings" tab and then click on the "Basic" tab.
- Scroll down to the "HTTPS" section and click the "Yes" radio button next to "HTTPS availability". This will automatically enable SSL for your blog.
- Click the "Save" button to apply the changes.
Keep in mind that it may take some time for the SSL certificate to be fully activated. You can check the status of the SSL certificate by visiting your blog's URL with "https://" instead of "http://". If the SSL certificate is working correctly, you should see a green padlock icon in the address bar of your web browser.
How to Enable HTTPS on Blogger Custom Domain
To enable HTTPS on a Blogger custom domain, follow these steps:
- Go to the Blogger dashboard and select the blog you want to enable HTTPS on.
- Click on the "Settings" tab and then click on the "Basic" tab.
- Scroll down to the "HTTPS" section and click the "Yes" radio button next to "HTTPS availability". This will automatically enable SSL for your blog.
- If you have a custom domain, you will also need to update your DNS records to redirect your domain to the HTTPS version of your blog. To do this, you will need to login to the account where you registered your domain and find the DNS settings for your domain.
- In the DNS settings, you will need to add a CNAME record that points to the HTTPS version of your blog. For example, if your blog is hosted at "example.blogger.com", you would add a CNAME record that points to "ghs.googlehosted.com".
- Once you have added the CNAME record, you will need to wait for the changes to propagate, which can take up to 48 hours.
- Once the CNAME record has propagated, you should be able to access your blog over HTTPS by visiting your custom domain with "https://" instead of "http://".
If you have any issues with enabling HTTPS on your custom domain, you can try reaching out to the Blogger support team for further assistance.
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