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title: "Step 6: Protect"
date: "2026-10-28T01:25:48"
url: "https://www.godaddy.com/resources/protect"
---
# Step 6: Protect

Step 6 of 6
        Protect
        
          
          
          
          
          
          
        
      
    
    
      Protect your business online
      
        
          
          Secure your site with SSL
        
        
          
          Defend against online threats
        
        
          
          Safeguard your domain and brand
        
      
    
  
  
  
    
      
        
      
      
        Step 6
        Protect
      
      27 articles
    
    
    
      
      
        
          SSL
          10 articles
        
        
      
      
        
          How to fix the “Not Secure” warning on your website
          How to enable HTTPS on your server – Best tips
          SSL certificates: Complete 2026 guide to securing your website
          Top SSL certificate errors: Solutions and best practices for 2026
          What is an SSL port? A technical guide for HTTPS
          A guide to 90-day SSL certificates: A new standard for website security
          Choose the best SSL certificate for your business website [infographic]
          How SSL works: The complete 2026 guide to secure web connections
          How to install an SSL certificate on cPanel
          WAF is not SSL: Why you need both for proper website security
        
      
    
    
    
      
      
        
          Website security
          9 articles
        
        
      
      
        
          Cheat Sheet: Website Security
          How to stop a DDoS attack: A complete guide for website owners
          Protecting user data: 15 best practices for website privacy
          Guide to WordPress security
          Top cybersecurity risks for small businesses in 2026 and how to protect yourself
          How can you help protect your website from hackers?
          Guide to ecommerce security: How to secure your online store
          Common website security threats for small businesses
          What is encryption & how does it work?
        
      
    
    
    
      
      
        
          Domain security
          8 articles
        
        
      
      
        
          14 tips for improving domain name security
          Your domain’s complete security guide: From free protection to more peace of mind
          Understanding brand protection and digital assets
          How to check domain history before buying – a 2026 guide
          What is domain squatting, and what can you do about it?
          What you need to know about domain security and EPP codes
          What you need to know about domain privacy and the WHOIS database
          What is domain privacy and why should you care?

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