SSL Certificates: A Comprehensive Guide

SSL certificates automatically protect all properly-configured domains pointing to Squarespace websites, securing connections and preventing unauthorized access. This security measure is included free for all domains.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Third-party domains must be correctly connected
• Domains must point to Squarespace websites
• Domain names cannot exceed 63 characters
• Applies to all subdomains and integrated domains

SSL Certificate Status Check:

1. Open domain dashboard and verify "Issued" status
2. Check SSL menu for "Active" status
3. Visit your website to confirm SSL implementation

Security Settings:

Secure (Recommended)

• Automatically redirects to HTTPS
• Includes HTTPS links in sitemaps
• Improves SEO through HTTPS indexing
• Requires SSL-compatible browsers

HSTS Secure

• Provides enhanced encryption
• Prevents man-in-the-middle attacks
• Eliminates "connection not private" warnings
• Recommended when using Secure setting

Insecure

• Allows both HTTP and HTTPS access
• Includes HTTP links in sitemaps
• Search engines index HTTP version
• May be necessary for specific situations

Technical Specifications:

• Uses Let's Encrypt DV SSL certificates
• 90-day certificate renewal cycle
• 2048-bit SSL encryption (except checkout)
• TLS 1.2 for HTTPS connections
• Automatic certificate issuance

E-Commerce Security:

• SSL-protected checkout
• Level 1 PCI compliance
• 128-bit SSL encryption
• Custom domain display in checkout URL

Benefits:

• Enhanced visitor trust
• Data protection
• Improved loading speeds
• Better SEO performance
• Protection against hackers

Important Notes:

• Cannot be disabled completely
• Works with all subdomains
• Automatic account information encryption
• May require up to 72 hours for updates
• Regular automatic renewal

For technical issues or certificate errors, consult the troubleshooting documentation or contact support for assistance.

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