What is Domain Validated SSL?

A lowest level of authentication used to validate SSL certificates. The user needs to prove control over domain to Certificate Authority (CA)

Domain Validated SSL Certificates come up with alternative options such as Wildcard SSL certificate and Multi-domain certificate. The wildcard SSL Certificate lets user secure the unlimited number of sub-domains whereas a Multi-domain (SAN) SSL certificate will allow the user to secure up to 250 multiple fully qualified domain names.

Validation process for Domain Validated SSL

The validation process pretty simple. User needs to prove control over domain. Certificate Authority (CA) may ask for verification including e-mail verification, file-based verification, dns-based verification.

• E-mail based verification The Certificate Authority will send you an e-mail at your e-mail address. The e-mail message contain instruction and confirmation link, maybe including a confirmation code.
• File based verification The Certificate Authority will privde a HTML file which contain confirmation code. User needs to upload this file to root of the website.
• DNS based verification The Certificate Authority provide a confirmation code to put in domain's dns record CNAME or TXT. User needs to create a DNS record match the CA provided.

Why should you buy Domain Validated SSL?

• Lower price It's lower price compared to the other validation method.
• Fastest issuance After prove control over the domain the certificate will be issue instantly.
• No paper works The verfication methods works on-line no need any document during verification.
• SEO improve Major search engines rank website with SSL installed better.
• Gain User's Trust Information transfer over SSL connection will be encrypted, this help increase user's trust.