DV SSL Certificates

Sectigo’s Domain Validation (DV) SSL certificates provide the fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective solution for online businesses to establish a secure website environment. Providing industry-standard 256-bit encryption, these certificates verify domain ownership through a streamlined validation process and can be issued in just minutes. Implementing Sectigo DV SSL certificates will provide your customers with peace-of-mind knowing they are visiting a safe and secure site.

40%

of Fortune 1000

companies use Sectigo

Single Domain DV

Secures 1 domain

$99.99

/ year

Up to 33% off with multi-year

Quick Issuance
24/7 Expert Service
Ideal for blogs & sites that don’t gather customer data
Unlimited Server Licenses
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Compatible with all leading web and mobile browsers
$500,000 SSL Certificate Warranty
Includes Sectigo Trust Seal

Multi-Domain DV

Includes 3 domains
+ can add up to 250 domains

$279.99

/ year

Up to 31% off with multi-year

Quick Issuance
24/7 Expert Service
Ideal for blogs & sites that don’t gather customer data
Unlimited Server Licenses
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Compatible with all leading web and mobile browsers
$500,000 SSL Certificate Warranty
Includes Sectigo Trust Seal

Wildcard DV

Secures 1 domain
+ unlimited subdomains

$499.99

/ year

Up to 33% off with multi-year

Quick Issuance
24/7 Expert Service
Ideal for blogs & sites that don’t gather customer data
Unlimited Server Licenses
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Compatible with all leading web and mobile browsers
$500,000 SSL Certificate Warranty
Includes Sectigo Trust Seal

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Trusted leader in comprehensive CLM solutions

Every Sectigo SSL includes:

30-Day Money Back Guarantee

Secure your site with confidence! 30-day money-back guarantee on all your purchases.

24/7 Expert Support

Get round-the-clock assistance from our SSL experts.

Unlimited Server Licenses

Enjoy seamless integration with unlimited server licenses.

Sectigo Trust Seal

Boost trust with every certificate by adding the Sectigo Trust Seal.

Validation Requirements

Domain Validated SSL certificates are the most basic, entry-level digital certificate option and are the easiest to validate. The process includes 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 before issuance can occur. These certificates provide core functionality for securing websites, making them ideal for small businesses or internal projects.

DV Multi-Domain Validation

Domain Validated SSL certificates provide a straightforward validation process, requiring only a single step to confirm the ownership of the registered domain(s) by the individual or organization.

To complete the validation, the domain owner must prove to the certificate authority (CA) that they own the fully qualified domain name or names that were submitted with the order.

Preferred Validation Method

The preferred validation method (and the easiest) is completing the verification with email-based authentication. Using this 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:

Admin@name-of-site.com
Administrator@name-of-site.com
Webmaster@name-of-site.com
Hostmaster@name-of-site.com
Postmaster@name-of-site.com

Alternative Methods of Validation

If the email Domain Validation does not work for your particular situation, there are alternative methods.

File-Based Authentication – we will provide you with a text file that you will need to upload to the root directory of your website. This will then be verified by us via HTTP or HTTPS.
CNAME-Based Authentication – we will provide you with two unique hash values (these are MD5 and SHA1). You, in turn, must enter them in your CNAME DNS record.

OV Multi-Domain Validation for an Organization

Organization Validated SSL certificates for multiple domains require more validation than Domain Validated ones and provide more trust. With an OV certificate, we confirm the business associated with the domain names is registered and legitimate by checking details such as the company name, location, address, and incorporation or registration information. This makes the 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.

Organization Validation requirements for an organization include:

Domain Ownership/Authentication
Organization Authentication
Locality Presence
Telephone Verification (Organization phone number found on an online database
Final Verification phone call

For legitimate organizations, this process goes smoothly and quickly. Remember, an OV certificate differentiates legitimate businesses from the pretenders—including scammers and hackers.

OV Multi-Domain Validation for an Individual

An OV SSL certificate for an individual requires the identity and address to be validated on the certificate. Individual identity is verified by providing one of the following documents:

Legible copy of a government-issued photo ID such as a valid driver's license, passport, military ID, or National ID
Copy of a recent major utility bill (i.e. power
Copy of a bank or credit card statement

EV Multi-Domain Validation

The Extended Validation SSL certificate adheres to strict industry guidelines, but our validation specialists simplify the process to require minimal action on your part. This level of security is recommended for sites that obtain personal information from users, such as eCommerce websites.

The validation of your organization can be completed using 1 of 3 methods:

DCV email
CNAME
HTTP(S) challenge

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

Sole proprietorship / sole trader and some partnerships require a principal individual in the organization to be verified.
All EV certificates must have the legal name. If a tradename/DBA is verified, the certificate will be listed with the tradename and legal name.
In the case of a sole trader, the legal name is the owner/principal name.
No certificate can be issued to the tradename/DBA name only.
Use the address where the organization conducts business. Do not use a PO Box, Care of, mail stop/forwarding, virtual office or a registered agent address.
If the Validation Specialist is not able to verify your organization, you will be contacted with options on how to resolve any outstanding issues.

Intuitive Dashboard

In our customer dashboard, you'll be able to view all products you have with Sectigo, view their lifecycle status, issue or reissue, and renew expiring certificates, saving you time and fear that an expired certificate may down your site at an unexpected time.

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FAQs

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What is a Domain Validation SSL Certificate?

DV SSL certificates provide the fastest, easiest way to secure a domain name. Once domain ownership verification has been completed, the certificate can be issued. Due to the lack of organization vetting, DV certificates are not recommended for eCommerce sites or sites that collect sensitive information. They work well for internal sites, test domains, and test servers.

How Long Does it Take to Get a DV Certificate?

Once the domain ownership has been verified, issuance of the certificate is immediate. Organizations or individuals who apply for a DV SSL will likely receive them on the same day within just minutes (assuming the ownership verification is approved).

How Much Does a DV SSL Certificate Cost?

The domain validation option is the most affordable when compared to organization validation and extended validation certificate options. At Sectigo®, a DV SSL starts at $66.67 for the single domain option when you choose a six-year subscription. The cost goes up for multi-domain and wildcard SSL certificate options.

What are the Benefits of Purchasing a Multi-Year Certificate?

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 today’s low price and locked-in with coverage for multiple years.

Why choose Sectigo?

The Market Leader

Sectigo is the market leader in SSL/TLS certificates, DevOps, IoT, enterprise-grade public key infrastructure (PKI) management, and multi-layered web security.

Over 700,000 Customers

Businesses worldwide rely on Sectigo for solutions ranging from SSL certificates to our award winning certificate management platform, Sectigo Certificate Manager.