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Access New Sectigo Public Certificate Chain
Updated on October 20, 2025
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Access New Sectigo Public Certificate Chain
How Sectigo validates legal identity for a VMC or CMC
Updated on September 26, 2026
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Learn how Sectigo validates the legal identity, signer identity, assumed name, and physical address of an organization that applies for a VMC or CMC.
VMC and CMC eligibility requirements: Who can apply
Updated on September 26, 2026
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Check whether your organization is eligible for a VMC or CMC and learn which validation checks Sectigo performs before issuance.
How the VMC and CMC request and approval roles are assigned and verified
Updated on September 26, 2026
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Learn who the Contract Signer, Requester, and Approver are for a VMC or CMC order, how they are identified, and how their identity is verified.
How to replace or reissue a VMC or CMC Summary
Updated on September 26, 2026
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Replace or reissue a VMC or CMC to update organization details, domains, logo, or CSR, and learn which changes need revalidation.
How to create a DNS BIMI record
Updated on September 26, 2026
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Create a DNS TXT record for BIMI so that your VMC logo can display in email for each domain or subdomain.
What is a pre-validation order and how to find it in the Sectigo Account Portal?
Updated on August 24, 2026
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Explains what a pre-validation order is in the Sectigo Account Portal and how to locate its order number and current validation status.
How do I get an update on the status of my SSL order that is awaiting validation?
Updated on July 18, 2026
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Sectigo offers several ways to check the status of an SSL order that is awaiting validation.
Organization Validation (OV) SSL Certificates: What to Expect During Validation
Updated on June 26, 2026
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OV SSL validation verifies both domain control and the identity of an organization or individual through trusted sources, requiring steps such as DCV, contact verification, and callback authentication before certificate issuance.
How to use the Sectigo Validation Manager
Updated on July 7, 2021
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This video outlines how to use the Sectigo Validation Manager to get your certificate issued faster!
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