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Complete Guide to Server & Hosting Security with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA / MFA)

October 23, 2026August 17, 2020 by Ranjan

Quick Answer: Why 2FA is Mandatory for Hosting Infrastructure Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enforce a secondary verification layer—such as a Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) generated by an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Bitwarden, 1Password) or a hardware security key (FIDO2 / YubiKey)—in addition to your standard password. Enabling 2FA across your web hosting … Read more

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SSL/TLS Security Guide: DV, OV, EV & Wildcard Certificates Explained (2026)

October 23, 2026December 6, 2016 by Ranjan

Quick Answer: The 4 Types of SSL/TLS Certificates SSL/TLS certificates differ by validation level and domain coverage: 1) Domain Validation (DV) verifies domain control and issues instantly (ideal for blogs, portfolios, and SMBs; provided 100% free at MeraHost via Let’s Encrypt), 2) Organization Validation (OV) verifies legal business registration, 3) Extended Validation (EV) requires rigorous … Read more

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Free SSL Certificates for Life: How AutoSSL & Let’s Encrypt Work on Modern Web Hosting (2026)

October 23, 2026March 27, 2016 by Ranjan

Quick Answer: How Free SSL Works for Life Modern web hosting eliminates recurring SSL expenses through AutoSSL and the automated ACME protocol powered by certificate authorities like Let’s Encrypt and Sectigo. When you point a domain to MeraHost, our server automatically initiates an HTTP-01 or DNS-01 cryptographic challenge, issues a 256-bit ECDSA/RSA certificate, binds it … Read more

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