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SSL is a security protocol that encrypts communication between a website and its visitors.

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Crealo Team

Creator economy experts helping creators monetize their skills

Published: 2026-01-25·Updated: 2026-02-07

Definition

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol that establishes an encrypted connection between a web server and a browser. It's identified by the 'https://' and padlock in the address bar. It's essential for any site that processes payments or personal data.

Examples

  • 1The green padlock in your browser indicates the site uses SSL.
  • 2Crealo includes automatic SSL on all stores to protect transactions.
  • 3Google penalizes sites without SSL in SEO rankings.

How to apply it

Crealo and most platforms include SSL automatically. If you have your own site, configure SSL through your hosting provider or use Cloudflare.

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