Types of SSL

Organization Validation (OV) SSL Certificates : where the certificate authority checks the right of the applicant to use a specific domain name plus it conducts some vetting of the organization. Additional vetted company information is displayed to customers when clicking on the Secure Site Seal, giving enhanced visibility in who is behind the site and associated enhanced trust.

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Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificates : where the CA checks the right of the applicant to use a specific domain name. No company identity information is vetted and no information is displayed other than encryption information within the Secure Site Seal. The advantage is that it issued almost immediately and without the need to submit company paperwork. This makes DomainSSL ideal for businesses needing a low cost SSL quickly and without the effort of submitting company documents.

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Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates: where the Certificate Authority (CA) checks the right of the applicant to use a specific domain name plus it conducts a thorough vetting of the organization. EV Certificates activates the browser interface security enhancements, and makes the address bar green bar. For customers who wish to assert the highest levels of authenticity, Extended SSL certificate is the ideal solution.

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