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# What is an SSL certificate?

|| An SSL certificate is a small data file that binds a cryptographic key to the details of an organization or individual. 

**It is installed on a web server to secure communications between the server and users' web browsers.** This creates a secure connection, preventing third parties from intercepting or altering sensitive data such as personal information or payment data.