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SSL is a standard in web encryption technology. Occasionally, a website will have issues related the this security system, which may cause the web browser to throw an error.

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What is a Certificate?

A certificate is essentially a badge provided by a third party which confirms that the page you're trying to access. Without a certificate, a third party could "Spoof" a website to steal personal information.

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