How do I add a free encrypted thing to my website?

Question

What I want to do is this:
When the user A) enters the email page B) types on the email page C) sends the email, I would like it encrypted since info may be "sensetive" (its for a hotel).

Is it possible to do this FREE, and if yes, how?
Thanks

Answer 1

Hi,

If this is for a hotel, it's most likely for sending credit cards I assume.

The best way is to buy an SSL certificate ($$$). This is the only way that is going to make your website trustworthy for visitors. Some providers let you share SSL certificates - ie use the providers SSL certificate on your website under their domain name.

One other way is to integrate your site with an online payment gateway - in the UK you can choose from Paypal, secpay, Nochex, Protx etc. who will deal with the encryption for you. Some require you to have Merchant bank accounts.

Another way is that you could telephone the customers (they enter their phone number) and they read the card details over the phone which you can put in a machine you get from the bank. Or take cheques (USA: checks)

For more advice, my Yahoo messenger id is maniacmartinuk

Answer 2

You can use Digital Signatures if they are using a "Email Client" if they are using a Web Based Client then the only way is to buy a SSL Certificate as they do not come free.

Answer 3

Best way would be with an ssl certificate, this would cost each year and you may need to obtain a static IP in addition to this.

Would be best to check with the company that hosts your website what would be best.

Answer 4

impossible, except you desperate to attempt to hack the Microsoft Server with an Xbox, and in case you made it that far, it would be detected, and that they might discover you. Thats significant Jailtime. So.. Nope.

Answer 5

use pgp
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