Although you can purchase an SSL certificate from the Certifying Authority (CA) and add it to your WordPress website, you will have to spend some money to buy and renew the certificate yearly.
This guide looks at two methods to set up a free SSL certificate on WordPress.
Why You Should Get a Free SSL Certificate for WordPress
What is SSL exactly, and why do you need it? A Secure Socket Layer or SSL certificate helps secure the connection to your WordPress site. It prevents attackers and hackers from accessing or modifying the information transferred from your web server to the…
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