Web browsers inform users when the connection is secure. However, the display of SSL certificates when visiting a website can vary slightly from one web browser to another. Let's focus on the features that identify it in Google Chrome. The check in other browsers is similar.
The URL begins with "https://"
This is the most distinctive element of a connection protected by an SSL certificate. As we have already indicated, the letter “s” in the file transfer protocol means “secure” and that is the first thing we should check.
In Google Chrome, you usually need to click on the URL to see the full path. Sometimes, this browser only shows the domain name for short.
In addition, for a few years now , Google Chrome has been highlighting websites belgium phone number list without an SSL certificate to alert visitors to the dangers of being on the safe side. When a user connects to a website using the HTTP protocol (instead of HTTPS), the browser displays a warning in the address bar stating that it is not safe to enter personal data.
In any case, checking that the URL begins with https:// is just the first step. The following verification items provide more details about the SSL certificate.
The lock icon in the URL bar
The padlock in the address bar is the most universal icon to indicate that a connection is protected by an SSL certificate, in Google Chrome and in virtually all web browsers (ChromeEdge, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
In Chrome, the padlock is located to the left of the URL bar. By clicking on it, you can access the details of the SSL certificate, as well as check the number of cookies used by the website you are visiting.
For EV certificates with a higher level of assurance—for example, those for online banking and government-to-citizen (G2C) e-commerce —this pop-up also indicates the name of the legal entity to which the certificate has been issued.
However, you should not be worried if you do not find the “Sent to:” information on an online store. It is not always explicitly stated, even if the certificate is valid and effective.
Detailed information about SSL certificate
It is not a common situation, but it can happen that the https:// code and the padlock icon remain in the URL even if the website's SSL certificate has expired. If you are not familiar with the website or it is the first time you make a payment on it, it is worth checking the detailed information about the SSL certificate it is using.
In Google Chrome, you can view this detailed information in the developer tools . To access them, press the F12 key ; the Ctrl + Shift + I keys at the same time; or use the options menu in the upper right corner. The developer tools are in English.
In the “Security” tab you can confirm that the certificate is valid and in the “View certificate” button you can consult detailed information such as its validity dates.
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