IWCSwitchToSecure and IWCSwitchToUnsecure: Turning the Secure Sockets Layer On and Off

How to: Turn Secure Sockets Layer On Turn Secure Sockets Layer Off

The IWCSwitchToSecure and IWCSwitchToUnsecure functions turn Secure Sockets Layer on and off, respectively. Use these two functions when configuring an application that requires certain transmissions be private, such as transferring credit card information. Currently, these functions are most commonly used in e-commerce applications.

Before using IWCSwitchToSecure and IWCSwitchToUnsecure, you must do the following:

• Obtain secure certification for your Web server.
• For an e-commerce application, purchase an e-commerce product from a vendor. The product verifies your credit card number and completes the transaction.

IWCSwitchToSecure and IWCSwitchToUnsecure are JavaScript functions. JavaScript is case-sensitive. Ensure you enter these functions exactly as they appear. You can reference these functions in a VBScript or JavaScript.

IWCSwitchToSecure();

IWCSwitchToUnsecure();