{"id":9936,"date":"2025-11-17T17:18:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T17:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/blog\/what-is-an-ssl-certificate-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T08:14:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:14:10","slug":"what-is-an-ssl-certificate-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/en\/blog\/what-is-an-ssl-certificate-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an SSL certificate? [2025]"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9936\" class=\"elementor elementor-9936 elementor-9572\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-775cddd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"775cddd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be84738 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be84738\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0422ef elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0422ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is an SSL certificate? [2025] <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af21114 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af21114\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c44bf7b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c44bf7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-3952\" alt=\"Portr\u00e4t von Tobias Berger, junger Mann mit lockigen Haaren und blauem BSC-Pulli, l\u00e4chelnd in die Kamera blickend.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-2048x2048.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1ebfd1 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1ebfd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: 'Sora variabel', sans-serif; color: #000;\"><span style=\"color: #000;\">by<\/span> Tobias Berger \/ <span style=\"color: #000;\">updated<\/span> 18.11.2025 \/ 4 min. reading time <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49cddcd e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49cddcd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a67178 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a67178\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-3952\" alt=\"Portr\u00e4t von Tobias Berger, junger Mann mit lockigen Haaren und blauem BSC-Pulli, l\u00e4chelnd in die Kamera blickend.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tobias-2048x2048.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a7a3a5 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a7a3a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-family: 'Sora variabel', sans-serif; color: #000;\"><span style=\"color: #000;\">by<\/span> Tobias Berger \/ <span style=\"color: #000;\">updated<\/span> 18.11.2025 \/ <br>4 min. reading time <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b156ba8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b156ba8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10be209 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10be209\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dec4bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7dec4bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"sec-ssl-intro\" class=\"bsc-domain\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <strong>An SSL certificate ensures that the connection between your website and visitors is encrypted.<\/strong>\n  All data that is sent via contact forms, logins or orders, for example, is made unreadable before it leaves the Internet. Without SSL, your website not only appears insecure, but can also be actively marked as &#8220;Not secure&#8221; in the browser. \n\n    <div class=\"tip-box\">\n      <strong>Definition in one sentence:<\/strong> An SSL certificate is a digital ID that encrypts your website with https and activates the lock symbol in the browser.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"sec-ssl-heroimg\" class=\"bsc-domain\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"ssl-hero-img\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-pixabay-39389-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Symbolic padlock as a symbol for a website secured by SSL\">\n      <p class=\"img-caption\">An SSL certificate is like the key to a door: with it, the website is securely locked, without it, it remains open and vulnerable.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"sec-ssl-diff\" class=\"bsc-domain\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2>What is the difference between SSL and TLS?<\/h2>\n  Originally, the encryption standard was called <strong>SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)<\/strong>. Its modern successor is called <strong>TLS (Transport Layer Security)<\/strong> and is used practically everywhere today. In everyday life, however, almost everyone still refers to an &#8220;SSL certificate&#8221; &#8211; which always means the current TLS encryption.  \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"sec-ssl-need\" class=\"bsc-domain\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2>Do you need SSL encryption?<\/h2>\n  Yes &#8211; by 2025, SSL encryption will be mandatory for every website, not just online stores. Without https, you risk warning messages in the browser, less trust from visitors and disadvantages with Google. \n    <ul class=\"bullet\">\n      <li><strong>Data protection:<\/strong> Forms, logins and personal data are transmitted in encrypted form.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Trust:<\/strong> The lock symbol signals to visitors that they are on a reputable site.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Law &amp; GDPR:<\/strong> Anyone processing personal data should use a secure connection.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Professionalism:<\/strong> &#8220;Not secure&#8221; notices in the browser look unprofessional and are a deterrent.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  If you are planning your first website, the guide\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/blog\/website-erstellen-2025-schritt-fuer-schritt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Create a website 2025 &#8211; Step-by-step guide<\/a>\n will show you the entire path from domain and hosting to a secure https website.\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"sec-ssl-check\" class=\"bsc-domain\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2>How can I tell if a website uses SSL?<\/h2>\n  You can tell whether a website is secured with SSL or TLS in just a few seconds:\n    <ul class=\"bullet\">\n      <li><strong>https instead of http:<\/strong> In the address bar, <strong>https:\/\/<\/strong> appears before the domain (e. <a href=\"https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">g. https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at)<\/a>.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Lock symbol:<\/strong> Most browsers show a lock or a security icon to the left of the URL.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>No warning messages:<\/strong> No message such as &#8220;Connection is not secure&#8221; or &#8220;This website is not trustworthy&#8221; appears.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Certificate details:<\/strong> If you click on the lock, you can view further information about the certificate (issuer, validity, etc.).<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"sec-ssl-seo\" class=\"bsc-domain\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2>Is SSL good for SEO?<\/h2>\n  Yes &#8211; Google prefers websites that are secured with https. SSL is not the sole ranking booster, but without an encrypted connection you have a clear disadvantage compared to secure websites. \n    <ul class=\"bullet\">\n      <li><strong>Ranking signal:<\/strong> Google has confirmed that https is a positive signal in the algorithm.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Better user signals:<\/strong> Users are less likely to leave the site if the browser does not display any security warnings.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Trust with clicks:<\/strong> In many browsers and tools, https is clearly highlighted &#8211; this increases the willingness to click.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"sec-ssl-fazit\" class=\"bsc-domain\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2>Conclusion: SSL certificate as the basis for every modern website<\/h2>\n  Without SSL, your website looks outdated and insecure. With an activated certificate, you protect data, increase the trust of your visitors and at the same time meet minimum technical and legal standards. \n    <ul class=\"bullet\">\n      <li>https and lock symbol immediately create trust.<\/li>\n      <li>Browser warning messages are avoided.<\/li>\n      <li>Google rates secure websites positively.<\/li>\n      <li>SSL is included free of charge with many hosters &#8211; the only problem is usually setting it up.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"tip-box\">\n      <strong>Next step:<\/strong> If you not only want to activate SSL, but also plan your entire website from scratch, the detailed guide\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bscwebdesign.at\/blog\/website-erstellen-2025-schritt-fuer-schritt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Create website 2025 &#8211; step-by-step guide<\/a>\n will help you from the idea to domain and hosting to the finished website.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"sec-ssl-faq\" class=\"bsc-domain\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2>Frequently asked questions about SSL certificates<\/h2>\n\n    <details class=\"faq\">\n      <summary>What exactly does an SSL certificate do?<\/summary>\n  An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between the browser and server so that third parties cannot read data such as names, email addresses or passwords. It also confirms that the server really belongs to the domain that is displayed in the browser. \n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"faq\">\n      <summary>Do I also need SSL for a small website without a store?<\/summary>\n  Yes, because even on a seemingly simple website, personal data is often transferred &#8211; for example via contact forms, newsletter registrations or login areas. In addition, a &#8220;Not secure&#8221; notice looks dubious, even on a business card website. \n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"faq\">\n      <summary>Does an SSL certificate cost money?<\/summary>\n  Many hosters now offer free certificates (e.g. via Let&#8217;s Encrypt) directly in the package. For special requirements, larger companies or extended validation, paid certificates can be useful &#8211; but for most SMEs, a free SSL certificate is sufficient. \n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"faq\">\n      <summary>How long is an SSL certificate valid?<\/summary>\n  Most certificates are valid for a few months to a year and are then automatically renewed. 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