Certificate assessment
Identify required hostnames, subdomains and hosting constraints, then choose a suitable certificate and validation approach.
Keep website connections properly encrypted.
Install and maintain suitable TLS certificates, configure HTTPS and resolve certificate or mixed-content issues.
Commonly called SSL, modern website connection security uses TLS. A correctly installed certificate helps browsers establish an encrypted connection to the intended domain. We review your domains, hosting environment and renewal options before configuration. HTTPS is one part of website security: application permissions, updates and secure development still require attention. We explain the certificate's coverage and who is responsible for keeping it renewed.
We agree the priorities and deliverables with you before work begins. Your proposal defines the features and activities included.
Identify required hostnames, subdomains and hosting constraints, then choose a suitable certificate and validation approach.
Complete the supported domain-control checks using authorised DNS or hosting access, depending on the certificate issuer.
Install the certificate and required chain, configure the web server and check that covered hostnames present the correct certificate.
Review supported redirects and application URLs, and identify mixed-content resources that still load over an insecure connection.
Configure supported automated renewal or document the manual process, including account ownership and expiry alert responsibilities.
Verify the public certificate, hostname coverage and normal website behaviour after configuration changes.
Clear checkpoints give your team a chance to review the work and resolve important decisions at the right stage.
Review domain coverage, current certificates and hosting access.
Choose a certificate and complete the required validation.
Install it and check HTTPS behaviour across important pages.
Verify renewal arrangements and document ongoing ownership.
We review the agreed configuration and provide operating notes for the delivered scope. Account ownership, recurring provider charges, backup checks, update responsibilities and support coverage are documented so essential tasks have a named owner.
Have an existing setup? Share what works, what causes problems and what you want to achieve. We'll use that starting point to define a suitable scope.
Practical answers about SSL / TLS Certificate Solutions.
Ask us another questionNo. It protects data in transit when correctly configured. It does not replace application security, account controls, patching or backups.
Many sites can use an automated domain-validated certificate. Requirements such as organisational validation or provider constraints may call for another option.
We first check domain control, server access and the renewal failure. Reissuing and installing a certificate depends on resolving those prerequisites.
Start with a conversation about your priorities, existing setup and the support you need.