How can i renew my commercial ssl certificate purchased from aplus.net?

Answer by: Stuart Pierce, Aplus.Net Knowledge Base Support.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol designed to enable encrypted, authenticated connection across the Internet. SSL is used mostly in communication between web browsers and web servers. URL's that begin with 'https' indicate that an SSL connection will be used. Online shopping sites frequently use SSL technology to safeguard credit card information. In order to use the SSL protocol you need to have an SSL certificate which is used for the server authentication, data encryption, and message integrity checks. Commercial SSL certificates are issued by official Identity Assurance authorities as is the case with the certificate offered by Aplus.Net.

The SSL certificates purchased from Aplus.Net do not have the option to be automatically renewed. You have to do this manually before the certificate expiration date. Here is how you can renew your SSL certificate using the Control Panel:

Start by logging to the Aplus.Net Control Panel at http://cp.aplus.net using your Registration number and Customer password.
Select Web Hosting from the top navigation bar.
Next, select Hosted Domains and click on Manage Hosted Domains.
Now, select the hosted domain name that you’d like to manage.
Click the Secure Server Certificate icon.
Click the renew / replace link associated with your SSL certificate.

Note: If you supply the same personal information for the new certificate, you will renew the existing certificate. On the other hand, if you change your personal information, you will actually replace your existing certificate with the new one.

Select the SSL certificate you need and click the respective Sign Up Now button.
On the Subscribe screen you have to specify:

The time period for which the certificate will be valid – choose one, two, or three years using the corresponding radio buttons.

Your personal contact information in the respective text fields.

Important: SSLCert Servers Number – this option is available only for the SSL 1MIL Multi certificate which is also the only offered certificate which secures all subdomains associated with your domain name. It specifies on how many physically separate servers (on which you might host your subdomains) the certificate will be valid.

Whether you choose to add a TrustLogo to enhance the effect of your SSL certificate. A TrustLogo delivers your own real-time identity assurance verification to your web site visitors. If you decide to add a TrustLogo to your SSL certificate, you have two options:

TrustLogo - provides your customers with real-time identity assurance through convenient "point to verify" technology. This lets your web site visitors know visually that you have a verified and legitimate site, thereby enhancing trust and confidence in your online identity. The TrustLogo appears at the bottom right corner of your web pages. When clicked on, it displays a confirmation window with your SSL certificate contact information.
Card Payment TrustLogo - Many customers are lost at the point of sale simply because they do not want to risk an online transaction. You can overcome consumer fears by dynamically informing customers that your site is trusted by leading credit card companies.

Click Proceed to Finalize Order.
Now, you can review your subscription information. Click Finalize Order when ready.
Next, you will see a confirmation screen. Click Manage this service plan to go back to the Secure Server Certificate Managing tool.