OpenCart SSL (Do I need one?)

Last Updated on Friday, 8 February 2013 05:40 Written by Joe Stenhouse Tuesday, 22 January 2013 12:00

This is a common question among persons that download and start using the Open Cart shopping cart: do I need an SSL? The answer is a unanimous YES. I will explain why this is true in this post but first let’s define what an SSL is and what it does. There are many articles on the web that go into further detail about the inner workings of SSL but this one will describe the basics only, and how it relates to Opencart:

SSL or (Secured-Socket-Layer) is an industry standard in providing security for those that visit your website.  It is also one of the major pieces in becoming PCI-Compliant.  The general rule of thumb for considering an SSL is this:

How to Enable HTTPS on SocialEngine 4

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 November 2012 08:28 Written by Andrew Cross Saturday, 1 December 2012 12:00

The best way to make your SocialEngine network more secure is to enable HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) once you have bought your SSL Cert and activated it via your cPanel edit your .htaccess

Alter your .htaccess file to force SSL by adding these lines below this line ‘RewriteBase /’:

How to Configure TomatoCart to Work with SSL

Last Updated on Wednesday, 6 February 2013 07:51 Written by Jack Yin Saturday, 20 October 2012 12:00

Introduction

SSL stands for secure sockets layer, it uses a cryptographic system to create a secure connection between client and web server. The SSL protocol is used by millions of online stores to serve three primary functions:

1. Secure private information between the web servers and the customers as they browse the site by using encryption.
2. Secure the administration console so sensitive passwords, credit card numbers, and customer data cannot be intercepted.
3. Provide a Secure Seal on the site that shows customers that the site protects their data and that this is a legitimate company.

Comparing to HTTP protocol the HTTPS requires an initial handshake which can be very slow; therefore TomatoCart only uses SSL for the sections which are necessary including: my account area, checkout area and administration panel.

For detailed information about SSL please refer to this.

nopCommerce Tips: Your First NopCommerce Site, Part 5: Connecting the Final Pieces

Last Updated on Saturday, 23 June 2012 04:14 Written by Carole Bennett Thursday, 28 June 2012 12:00

Related articles:
nopCommerce Tips: Your First NopCommerce Site, Part 1: Setting Up a nopCommerce Project
nopCommerce Tips: Your First NopCommerce Site, Part 2: Customizing Your nopCommerce Store
nopCommerce Tips: Your First NopCommerce Site, Part 3: Preparing for Deployment
nopCommerce Tips: Your First NopCommerce Site, Part 4: Deploying to Your Arvixe Server

In our previous articles, we went through the steps to set up a nopCommerce project, customize it, get it web-ready, and upload it to an Arvixe hosting environment. Now we’re going to start looking at our “go-live” checklist, with an eye toward the needs of an e-commerce site.

SSL Certificate - In my article “mojoPortal Tips: Installing SSL on Your Arvixe-Hosted mojoPortal Site“, I outline the steps for getting your SSL certificate generated by Arvixe for your Arvixe-hosted account. Keep in mind that an SSL certificate will require a dedicated IP address for your site, and that both are (modest) additional costs.

mojoPortal Tips: Installing SSL on Your Arvixe-Hosted mojoPortal Site

Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 June 2012 02:39 Written by Carole Bennett Sunday, 17 June 2012 12:00

With all the different ways we can add e-commerce capability to mojoPortal, it’s important to make sure you’ve implemented SSL for your mojoPortal-based website. We’ll go through the steps to order and implement SSL for your mojoPortal site hosted with Arvixe.

Step 1:  Make sure you know the domain name you’ll be using. If the site is already live, that’s usually a foregone conclusion, but if it’s not live yet, or you may be using a variant for your e-commerce area, be sure that you’ve got the right domain name identified before you place your order.

Step 2: Send your order via e-mail request to [email protected] – you’ll want to request the SSL cert, as well as an additional IP address. Your request should contain the following info: