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SSL certificates are digital credentials that authenticate website identity and enable encrypted connections between web servers and browsers protecting data from interception and tampering. SSL/TLS encryption has become essential for all websites as search engines now mark sites without SSL as insecure. Certificate authorities issue SSL certificates after validating domain and sometimes organizational identity with different validation levels offering varying degrees of trust. Every website handling user data payments or login credentials needs proper SSL/TLS configuration for security and user trust.