Single Domain SSL Certificates
The Cost-Effective and Fastest Way to Secure a Single Domain
Standard single SSL certificates secure a single domain (both WWW and non-WWW) and come available in Domain Validation (DV), Organization Validation (OV) & Extended Validation (EV) options. Single SSL certificates can also secure an individual sub-domain, hostname, IP address, or mail server.
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Securing your website just got easier. With coverage ranging from 1-6 years, Comodo CA's multi-year plans provide instant savings and consistent coverage in a simplified, long-term solution. To comply with the latest security requirements, you'll need to re-issue the certificate once per year. 30 days before it's time to reissue, we'll send you email notifications. Simply follow the instructions in the email to reissue the updated certificate.
Validation Requirements
The time required to validate and issue a single SSL certificate depends on the validation option you choose. Single DV SSL certificates typically issue within minutes, while single OV SSL & EV SSL certificates can take 1-5 days. These steps and tips will help guide you through the process.
Domain Validated SSL certificates are the most basic and easiest to validate using a single step to verify the person or organization who owns the registered domain.
To complete the validation, the domain owner must prove that they own the domain that was submitted with the order.
The easiest and preferred method is completing the verification with email-based authentication. Using this preferred method, we will send an email to the WHOIS registrar email address asking you to verify that you purchased a DV certificate. Once you positively respond to our email, the requirement is considered satisfied and the certificate can be issued within minutes of a completed order.
As an alternative to the WHOIS registered email, we can send the authentication email to one of five pre-approved email addresses associated with the website domain. The five pre-approved addresses are:
If the email Domain Validation does not work for your particular situation, there are alternative methods.
Organization Validated or OV SSL certificates require more validation than Domain Validated (DV) certificates, but provide more trust. With an OV certificate, we confirm the business associated with the domain name is registered and legitimate by checking details such as the business name, location, address, and incorporation or registration information. This makes the OV certificate a more suitable option for public-facing websites that represent companies or organizations. OV's are usually used by corporations, governments and other entities that want to provide an extra layer of confidence to their website visitors. OV requirements for an organization include:
For legitimate organizations, this process goes smoothly and quickly. Remember, an OV certificate differentiates the legitimate businesses from the pretenders—including scammers and hackers.
OV SSL certificate for an individual requires the identity and address is validated on the certificate. Individual identity is verified by the applicant providing one of the following documents:
The Extended Validation SSL certificate has very strict industry guidelines that our validation specialists make as simple as possible with minimal action required from you.This level of security is recommended for sites that obtain personal information from users, such as e-Commerce businesses.
The validation of your organization can be completed using 1 of 3 methods:
Anticipate a telephone call to the main business phone number listed on the subscriber agreement to verify the signature, authority to sign and signer's title. If any additional actions are required a validation specialist will reach out to you via email. The telephone call to verify the authenticity of the order and signer listed on subscriber agreement can not be made to a direct phone number or cell phone unless the number can be validated.
Tips When Validating
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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the common name for TLS (Transport Layer Security), a security protocol that enables encrypted communications between two machines. An SSL certificate is a small data file leveraging this security protocol to serve two functions:
Web browsers only show the secure indicators for SSL signed by a trusted CA, like Comodo CA. To become a trusted CA, a company must comply with and perform regular audits for the security and authentication process standards established by the leading browsers and the industry standards body called the CA/Browser Forum. When a trusted CA issues a certificate to an organization, the browser will recognize the certificate as legitimate. The browser lets the user know that the web address is secure, and the user can safely browse the site and enter personal information.
Multi-year plans provide instant savings and consistent coverage in a simplified, long-term solution. While you will have to reissue your certificate each year per industry standards, you're guaranteed the lowest price today, and locked in with coverage for multiple years.
How to Choose between an EV, OV or DV Certificate
Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificates
DVs are best for small- to medium-sized businesses seeking cost-effective security with no need to establish site visitor trust. Issuance of a DV certificate simply requires proof of ownership of the associated domain name, which is provided through a simple email validation process. These certificates can be issued in minutes, enable HTTPS, and display a clear indicator, such as the padlock symbol, in internet browsers.
However, DV certificates do not vet the legitimacy of the organization the website represents and should therefore not be used for e-commerce sites or sites that deal in sensitive information. They are however, a great option for many internal sites, test servers, and test domains.
Organization Validation (OV) SSL Certificates
OV certificates provide the same level of protection as DV certificates but go one step further than simply requiring proof of domain ownership. With an OV certificate, the issuing Certificate Authority confirms the business associated with the domain name is registered and legitimate by checking details such as the business name, location, address, and incorporation or registration information. This makes the OV certificate a more suitable option for public-facing websites that represent companies or organizations.
Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates
EV certificates provide the highest level of trust by assuring consumers that they are conducting business through a trusted website. For this reason, these certificates have become the industry standard for ecommerce websites.
If you need additional help selecting the right certificate for you, contact our team of experts today by using the chat in the lower corner or calling us. Our sales team is available 24/5.
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