SSL certificates are required to create an encrypted connection over the internet. Google attaches so much importance to this that your website will be classified as an “unsafe website” if you haven’t configured an SSL certificate. Not only does this damage one’s reputation in terms of visitor confidence, but it also makes people less likely to trust shopping with you and they therefore might not order anything. In short, it’s super important to have an active SSL certificate. At Hipex we offer various options, of which the most commonly used is Letsencrypt. It’s open-source SSL software, fully automated and, above all, integrated into the Hipex platform. With just 1 click in the hosting panel you can activate Letsencrypt and you have a secure connection. If you don’t wish to purchase Letsencrypt, you can also choose to purchase external certificates via Hipex. These certificates are purchased by Hipex from a supplier and, depending on the type of certificate you choose, are subject to additional costs.