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Choosing the right SSL certificate is an important step in securing your website and building trust with your visitors. Not all SSL certificates offer the same level of validation or display the same level of trust indicators.
There are three primary types of SSL certificates: Domain Validated (DV), Organization Validated (OV), and Extended Validation (EV). Each type provides encryption, but they differ in how thoroughly the Certificate Authority (CA) verifies the identity behind the website.
Understanding these differences will help you select the right SSL certificate based on your goals, whether it is a personal blog, business site, or ecommerce website.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Choose the Right SSL Certificate
1. Login to your Hosted.com® Client Portal.
2. Navigate to the Manage Services dropdown menu and choose SSL certificates.
3. Review the SSL Certificate options available for your domain.
4. Identify the level of validation your website requires.
5. Hosted.com® offers Domain Validated (DV) SSL for basic encryption and quick setup.
6. Complete the SSL purchase and validation process as prompted.
7. Install the SSL certificate in your hosting panel once issued.
Additional Information
- Domain Validated (DV) SSL certificates only verify that you control the domain name and are the quickest to issue.
- Organization Validated (OV) SSL certificates require verification of your business details and display company information in the certificate.
- Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates provide the highest level of trust and involve strict verification of your business and ownership details.
- EV SSL certificates often display enhanced browser indicators, such as a company name in the address bar.
- All SSL types provide strong encryption, regardless of the validation level.
- OV and EV certificates are recommended for business and ecommerce websites where trust is critical.
- Choosing the correct SSL type can improve customer confidence and reduce hesitation during transactions.
Login to Hosted.com® Account
1. Go to the Hosted.com® website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.
3. You will see the Hosted.com® Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
Login to cPanel from your Hosted.com® Dashboard
4. Click on Manage Services to view the sub-dropdown menu and select the hosting package for the domain you want to work with – in our example we are using WordPress Hosting.
5. Click the Manage button to the right of the domain name you want to access.
6. The display will now show Product Information, Quick Manage, Resource Usage and Site Statistics for that domain name.
7. Under Product Information, scroll down to Control Panel, which will display cPanel to the right, and click on the Login button.
8. The cPanel Dashboard will now be display
