lhn Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 I have a question about SSL hosting? If I get my own SSL certificate, can I install it myself? I was just wondering what is the $85 per/yr fee is for? Thanks. -Linh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lianna Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 No, TCH will have to install the cert. Then hosting of that certificate is in addition to your web hosting package. That's where the $85 comes from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Rob Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I see some places have certs for about $50. Will those work here? They require Apache-ModSSL Apache-SSL (Ben-SSL, not Stronghold), Apache OpenSSL or Apache on Cobalt. I dont nimd paying you to instal it I just dont want to have to rob Fort Knox to get the SSL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhn Posted April 11, 2003 Author Share Posted April 11, 2003 Critical Mass, I just found out that you have to purchase a ssl cert from here for $80 plus a $30 installing fee. I'm just trying to decide if I want to use the free one or purchase one. A friend recommended a site that i can get a free dedicate ssl cert. Can't use it here. oh well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Rob Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 If its $110 for the cert and install I can live with that. It's less than what I thought I would pay. I dont want the shared as I want the https in front of my name and not https://totalchoice. Whatever I can do to ensure more customers is worth it to me. I did get this from the help page though; If you have your own SSL certificate, TCH will install and host your certificate for $85 per year. So I think I will have to get the cert elswhere. No biggie though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knucklehead Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 Yep, you were misinformed. Sorry The policy of TCH is this. We will install your SSL for $35 dollars USD. If you need to buy one from us... its $35 install fee plus $85 for the cert. I will ask that thepages be updated to reflect the correct policy. Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinW Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 Hey, Mikey -- just to confirm: 1. If someone has already purchased an SSL certificate, TCH will install it on a TCH server for $35. 2. OR they can order an SSL certificate thru TCH for $85, and there is still a $35 fee to install it, for a total of $110. In both cases, this is a one time fee. If this is correct, I will update the TCH Help web site on Sunday to reflect this information. Thanks! -kw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knucklehead Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 100% on the dime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Rob Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 Thanks Mikey, you just made my decision easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knucklehead Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 Thats cause Im back! Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinW Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Ok, the Help web site has been updated for SSL cost. Click here! -kw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citrus Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 This implies that for 110 USD I can have a SSL certificate for an indefinite period of time. Is this correct? or is there a recurring annual cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knucklehead Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 SSL Certs are only good for 12 months. SO you would only need to renew the cert at the end of 12 months, as the install fee would not be needed again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citrus Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 I don't mean to beleaguer the point but I assume the renewal fee is 85 bones. What kind of SSL does TCH offer? Is there transaction insurance offered? Does it come with a cool graphic that users can click on to get cert info? Is it a homegrown SSL or do you resell from Verisign or someone else - if so who? thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinW Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Mike, I guess we need a further clarification to make sure that the TCH Help Web site is accurate. Obviously I have never bought an SSL certificate, or else I would know the answers already! 1. Whether someone buys an SSL certificate on their own, or gets on thru TCH for $85, what they are getting is a SSL certificate that is valid for one year. Correct? 2. Then, they will need to renew that certificate each year (renewing it thru whomever they intially obtained the SSL certificate). Correct? 3. If ordering thru TCH, is this renewal automatic? or is an email generated? or something else? 4. Is the price of the annual renewal fee different than the initial price for the SSL certificate? kw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhn Posted April 14, 2003 Author Share Posted April 14, 2003 Ok, lets see if I can get this straight... The first year cost for a TCH ssl cert: $35 installation fee + $85 for SSL cert + $85 for hosting the cert = $205 first year The yearly expenses for an ssl cert from TCH are: $85 for cert + $85 for hosting = $170 a year/every year Is this correct? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-JimE Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 (edited) Hi, No, try this (although do correct me guru's if i am wrong) If you buy a SSL cert elsewhere and want to use it on TCH Account $35 + cost of you buying it elsewhere Nada Else! If you buy a SSL cert from TCH and want to use it on TCH Account $35 + $85 = $120 Nada Else! Yearly upkeep after the first year Cost of renewl of SSL cert. e.g. from TCH $85. Nada Else! You pay nothing else! (as far as i can see!) Jim Edited June 5, 2003 by Jimuni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knucklehead Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Jimuni wins the prize. dont forget to chat me tonight, so we can make the exciting announcement in the forums. mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-JimE Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Hi, Yey! Will do! Should be home in an hour or so. Talk to you then Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhn Posted April 15, 2003 Author Share Posted April 15, 2003 Great! Thank Jim. Now that everything is straighten out, I have one other question. Does the ssl cert from TCH come with a "Trust Logo"? I would prefer to buy my ssl cert from TCH for ease of implementation. Thanks. -Linh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-JimE Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 Linh, Could you please provide a URL where you have seen this "trust" logo just so that it can be doubled checked and we will all be clear then Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhn Posted April 15, 2003 Author Share Posted April 15, 2003 Here is one from an SSL seller: http://www.instantssl.com/products/trustlogo.html You normally have to purchase these logo, but they're currently have a special for their SSL Pro Cert for $69 year which includes the logo to put on your site. You can also see a "Verisign" logo ecommerce sites such as: www.bestbuy.com & www.circuitcity.com. These are located on the bottom of the page. I think the logo is important because it allows the customer to verify that they are shopping on a secure site by clicking on the logo. We're almost there on this issue... -Linh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-JimE Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 Hi, Ah i see, just wanted to make sure. Unfortuantley this is where i run out of grey matter because I don't know. You will have to wait for someone with more grey matter to tell you if we do or not. Sorry I can't help you on this final stage! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeHairedBoy Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 I got my SSL Cert from instantssl.com too...it works like a charm...just not at TCH yet...I'm still waiting to have my account activated... BTW...TCH can't have the trust logo on their shared ssl site because they can't garuntee anything for anyone other than themselves. You have to get the trust logo for yourself...and it isn't cheap... The logo that instantssl.com is nice...it's primarily for eye-candy and the over-paranoid surfer. But, in today's day and age, it's not absolutly necessary to have a "this site is authentic" type logo. You should examine your target audience. If you're selling specialty lava lamps, chances are you aren't going to have people, who are convinced the CIA is spying on them, buy a specialty lava lamp. Therefore, a simple privacy policy and statement explaining the transaction the user is about enter in to should sufice. DISCLAIMER: If you are CIA - do not read this post...stop spying on me...and let me have my specialty lava lamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrohnert Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 Not to keep beating a dead horse here, but if I buy an SSL certificate from TCH (for $85), who would the issuer be? InstantSSL? Equifax? I just wanted to make sure that it's pretty universally recognized... PK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrohnert Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 And one other question - just checking some math: If I buy the SSL certificate from TCH, and get it installed, how much is it? Is it: $85 + $35 = $120? Or is it $110? PK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Guru Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 $85 for the Cert $35 for us to install it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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