HTTPS is also called an SSL certificate. The SSL certificate deployed on the website is a digital certificate, which mainly gives the website the function of encrypted transmission and trust of the HTTPS security protocol.

An https certificate is an SSL certificate. The functions of an SSL certificate are:

1. Website data security encryption

After the website deploys the SSL certificate, the website implements HTTPS encryption. Protect website data security and prevent private data (credit card numbers, passwords, etc.) on the website from being stolen or tampered with. In addition, it can also verify the authenticity of the website, establish a trustworthy corporate image, identify phishing websites, and prove to customers that the website is a trustworthy and legitimate website.

2. Eliminate the "unsafe" prompt

Mainstream browsers such as Google will prompt an "unsafe" red warning message for websites that do not have an SSL certificate installed, and strongly encourage websites to install SSL. The certificate is HTTPS encrypted, and a small green security lock appears in front of the URL to indicate safety.

3. Conducive to SEO optimization and improving website rankings

Search engines such as Baidu and Google have publicly expressed their friendly attitude towards websites that install SSL certificates, giving priority to displaying HTTPS websites, which is helpful for SEO is a very good opportunity and applies to all websites that need SEO to increase traffic.

4. Necessary conditions for the launch of mini programs and APPs

Both mini program development and APPs require HTTPS interfaces and require SSL certificates to ensure security.

5. Information level protection

SSL certificates can help evaluate information security level protection and help enterprises ensure compliance

SSL certificates are issued by trusted certificates Issued by an organization (CA), the root certificate of the CA organization must be placed in the root certificate store of the browser system in order for the certificate to be trusted. If it is not trusted, the browser will display a security warning to the end user that there is a problem with the certificate. Such messages can lead to a lack of user confidence in the site, potentially losing potential customers and impacting sales.