ServBay SSL Certificate Support and Usage

SSL certificates are crucial for modern websites and applications as they encrypt connections, protect user data, and enhance website credibility. ServBay offers robust SSL certificate support, allowing you to easily manage and deploy various types of certificates, ensuring the security of your online assets.

Role of SSL Certificates

SSL certificates encrypt communication between servers and clients, protecting sensitive data from theft or tampering. They also verify server identity to prevent users from accessing phishing sites. Main roles include:

• Data Encryption: Protects user data, such as login credentials and credit card information.
• Identity Authentication: Verifies the true identity of a website, preventing phishing attacks.
• Building Trust: The lock icon in the browser address bar and HTTPS protocol enhance users' trust in the website.
• SEO Optimization: Search engines prioritize indexing HTTPS websites, improving site rankings.

Types of SSL Certificates

ServBay supports various types of SSL certificates to meet different needs:

• ServBay User CA: A self-signed CA provided by ServBay, allowing users to quickly generate and deploy certificates, especially suitable for development and testing environments.
• ServBay Public CA: A public CA provided by ServBay, with certificates trusted by all mainstream browsers, suitable for production environments.
• Let's Encrypt: A free, automated certificate authority with integrated support from ServBay, making it easy for users to obtain and renew Let's Encrypt certificates.
• ZeroSSL: Another free certificate authority supported by ServBay.
• Google Trust Services: Trust services provided by Google, with certificates supported by ServBay.
• Other Third-Party CAs: You can upload and manage certificates purchased from other trusted third-party CAs.

For users using ServBay CA, we also offer support for the following certificate types:

• Domain Name Certificates (TLS/SSL): Used to secure communications for websites and web applications. ServBay supports all validation levels of domain name certificates.
• Code Signing Certificates: Used to verify software developer identity and code integrity, preventing malware spread. ServBay supports code signing certificates.
• Email Signing Certificates (S/MIME): Used for digitally signing and encrypting emails, ensuring their authenticity and confidentiality. ServBay supports S/MIME certificates.
• Document Signing Certificates: Used for digitally signing digital documents, ensuring document authenticity and integrity. ServBay supports document signing certificates.

ServBay's SSL Certificate Management Features

ServBay offers convenient SSL certificate management features:

• Automatic Certificate Generation: When creating a website in ServBay, the system automatically generates and deploys certificates issued by ServBay User CA without the need for manual application. This greatly simplifies the initial setup of the website and ensures all websites default to HTTPS.

• Various Certificate Issuance Methods: Besides ServBay's own CA, you can manage certificates through the following methods:

  • Self-Signed Certificates: You can generate and manage self-signed certificates yourself.
  • ACME Protocol Issuance: ServBay supports the ACME protocol, allowing automatic acquisition and updating of certificates issued by CAs like Let's Encrypt and ZeroSSL.
  • Third-Party CA Certificates: You can upload certificates purchased from other trusted third-party CAs.

• Certificate Management Interface: You can view, manage, renew, export, and delete your SSL certificates through an intuitive interface.

ServBay User CA and ServBay Public CA

ServBay offers two proprietary CAs:

• ServBay User CA: Specially provides convenient self-signed certificate services for users, allowing quick HTTPS deployment in development and testing environments. These certificates are not trusted by public browsers but can be used for internal testing and development.

• ServBay Public CA: ServBay also provides public CA services, with certificates trusted by all ServBay users, suitable for internal team and small-scale production environments.

Summary

ServBay provides comprehensive SSL certificate support, allowing you to easily secure your websites and applications. Whether you need to quickly generate self-signed certificates or require trusted public CA certificates, ServBay meets your needs. Automated certificate management and various certificate issuance methods simplify deployment and management processes, enabling you to focus on your core business.