New certificate
Log in to the portal and go to SSL-certificates > New certificate
The new certificate page displays an overview of our complete list of SSL-certificates available for order.
We provide certificates from the CA's listed below;
- PerfectSSL
- Rapid SSL
- Digicert
- Geotrust
- Thawte
- Sectigo
Using the filters you can filter out any type or brand of certificate you're specifically looking for. Offering of Single domain, Multi domain & Wildcard SSL-certificates are available that have different types of validation methods. There are three validation methods, Domain validated certificates, Organization validated certificates & Extended validation certificates.
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- To filter for any specific type, brand, or validation method, select the filters for the type/brand/method you're looking for and the complete list will be filtered to show the types/brands/methods you're looking for
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- Once filtered, click Order to start the order of the certificate you need.
As mentioned above, different types of certificates can be requested. For example purposes, we'll go over the order process for the Perfect SSL brand for the various validation methods.
Request a domain validation certificate
Domain validation (DV) SSL-certificates provide the quickest, easiest, and most cost-effective way to receive industry-standard encryption. This validation type requires proof of ownership for the secured domain and is typically issued within minutes. Once installed, DV certificates show trust indicators in browsers like the padlock icon and the string https:// before the website domain. Because the legitimacy of the organization is not vetted, they are not recommended for business websites but are ideal for internal sites, test servers, and test domains.
The value propositions of DV SSL:
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- Validates control of a domain
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- Enables https and the padlock icon in browsers
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- Issues within minutes
📄 ➤ Single domain DV certificate request KB-article
Request an organization validation certificate
Organization validation (OV) SSL-certificates are a step up from DV SSL-certificates. To receive one, an organization must prove it owns the domain it wishes to secure and confirm that it is a legally registered business. These can only be issued to a registered organization and not individuals, making them more suitable for public-facing websites.
The value propositions of OV SSL:
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- Validates control of the domain
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- Enables https and the padlock image
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- Authenticates the legitimacy of an organization, adding a level of trust
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- Shows organization details in the certificate information
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- Issues in 1-3 days
When an Organization Validation SSL certificate is issued, the CA will verify that your organization is a legal, legitimate entity. The CA will issue your digital certificate after verifying your organization through a few steps including confirming your organization’s presence in the registered location, telephone numbers, and domain ownership. We'll go over the Single, Multi & Wildcard organization validation certificate requests one by one, just click one of the links below and you'll be directed to the relevant KB-article with instructions.
📄 ➤ Single domain OV certificate request KB-article
Request an extended validation certificate
Extended validation (EV) SSL-vertificates provide the highest level of trust and are the industry standard for business websites. In addition to the trust indicators provided by the DV and OV types, EV certificates activate the "green address bar" in select web browsers by displaying the authenticated company name in green adjacent to the web address.
To receive one, website owners must meet the authentication requirements for an OV SSL but also go through a stricter vetting process performed by a human specialist from the CA. Research indicates that consumers who see the green address bar on sites experience greater confidence in the site’s legitimacy and are more likely to engage in online transactions. This type is recommended for all business and enterprise websites, but is especially important for any site that requests personal information from users (eCommerce, financial, legal and otherwise).
The value propositions of EV SSL:
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- Validates control of the domain
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- Enables https and the padlock image
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- Authenticates the legitimacy of an organization, adding an additional level of trust
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- Verifies the applicant has the right to request an EV SSL and is in good standing with the organization
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- Shows organization details in the certificate information
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- Activates the green bar in select web browsers
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- Issues in 1-5 days
Details that are validated in the EV validation process are;
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- Complete Domain Control Verification (DCV) to verify the domain(s) are controlled by the organization. This can be completed using 1 of 3 methods: DCV email, CNAME or HTTP(S) challenge.
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- Organization legal name and that it is in good standing.
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- Exact organization tradename / DBA (Doing Business As) if applicable.
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- Who is currently operating the business.
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- Address of where the business operates.
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- Organization main listed telephone number.
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- Who controls the domain(s) listed on the certificate.
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- Authenticity of the subscriber agreement. We'll go over the Single & Multi domain extended validation certificate requests one by one. Wildcard certificates are not available for the extended validation method. Just click one of the links below and you'll be directed to the relevant KB-article with instructions.