Enable TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2

Enabling TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 Protocols For Secured Website Connections

Dear Valued Customer: In our efforts provide you with the latest in internet security, we will be implementing a more secure connection protocol on our website effective June 16, 2015. We have created a very simple step by step “how-to” that shows even the most inexperienced computer user how to enable TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 on their Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 computers

NOTE: Windows Vista users will have to do the free upgrade to Internet Explorer 8 or 9 (if they haven’t done so already) prior to using the “how-to” guide below since Windows Vista comes with Internet Explorer 7 from factory and its does not support TLS1.1 and TLS 1.2. Only Internet Explorer 8 and up support these protocols.

NOTE: iMac and Apple desktops must use Safari 7 or alternate browser such as Firefox or Google Chrome. TLS settings are automatically applied on those browsers and require no setting changes. Safari 6 does not support TLS 1.1 or TLS 1.2

NOTE: Android Phones and iPhones are not affected by this as they are already TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 capable by default

NOTE: Windows XP is no longer supported

For all capable Windows versions, Step 1:

To enable, Go to “Start” and then select “Control Panel” and then click on “Internet Options”

Step 2:

When you click “Internet Options” the window below will appear containing 7 tabs on the top. Click on the “Advanced” tab:

Step 3:

Once in the “Advanced Tab” scroll all the way down to the “Security” section and check in “Use TLS 1.1” and “Use TLS 1.2” like you see in this picture

Step 4:

Click on “Apply” then “OK” Then restart the computer and you're done. That's it!

If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us at 800-639-2433 or by email at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you