Is an SSL Cert needed? - HHO -Web Hosting Forums

energizedit · #1 11-07-09, 05:09 PM

If I use Paypal for credit card processing do I need an SSL cert for the order portion of my website?

Mark

Devoted Hosting · #2 11-08-09, 12:52 AM

Yes, definitely. For one, it's a legal requirement in most countries (to be PCI compliant, etc). And also, it'll help to protect your customer's credit card details and all.

Accepting CC payments is more risky than accepting standard PayPal payments, hence why you must be PCI compliant and use SSL, etc.

inconspicuous · #3 11-09-09, 07:23 PM

I thought that the CC portion would actually happen on paypal's site?

TechGuy1 · #4 11-11-09, 02:21 PM

You dont need SSL unless you are using Paypal pro, regular Paypal is done at paypal.com. There is no reason for you to have SSL

Hosting24 · #5 11-13-09, 03:51 AM

SSL is not required on your site if payments are being processed on PayPal site.

Devoted Hosting · #6 11-13-09, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inconspicuous

I thought that the CC portion would actually happen on paypal's site?

Ah sorry, I thought the OP meant CC processing via a PP merchant.

Yes of course, if you simply take payment via PayPal only then SSL wouldn't be a requirement.

(Of course, a billing system *should* always use SSL in my opinion)

immediate · #7 11-14-09, 05:56 PM

Of course. Once you go out there trying every muscle you have to get clients, SSL is definitely recommended to increase the trust they have on you.

pgge3 · #8 11-17-09, 07:12 AM

SSL is important to build trust with your customers. If your customers don't see that you support SSL in your orders and your orders are not executed via SSL, despite the fact that PayPal is the payment method, you won't build this necessary trust and you won't have customers - or you will have limited.

Hosting24 · #9 11-18-09, 12:46 AM

pgge3, I don't think so. Most of SSL certificates could be "hacked" without many effort, so I don't pay a big attention if sites uses SSL or not.

supportivhost · #10 11-26-09, 11:28 AM

SSL is not that important at first but it's a nice addon eventually.

Taba-Volsh · #11 11-29-09, 01:40 PM

If you are going to receive costumers important details yes, it gives confidence to potencial costumers.

Hosting24 · #12 11-30-09, 01:33 AM

Plus, some "experienced" customer will complain about your site being completely insecure if they don't see that nice SSL icon.

webhostingstuff · #13 12-01-09, 12:59 AM

you get redirected in biz account to paypal ssl no need to spend money on ssl

krupux · #14 12-02-09, 05:07 AM

I feel that SSL would boost potential customer confidence. Some might even used as part of their sales pitch.

kvchosting · #15 12-02-09, 10:49 AM

Having a ssl of 256 bit is secure since these days attacks on cyber world have increased.

SSL boosts the confidence of the customer and provide much security for your financial transactions.