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Domain Validated (DV) SSL/TLS Certificates
A Domain Validated (DV) SSL Certificate (also referred to as a TLS Certificate) shows your website visitors that your business is trustworthy and authentic.
- 99.9% Mobile & Browser Compatible
- 256-Bit Encryption
- Free Site Seal
DV SSL & Wildcard SSL Plans
EACH SSL includes:
*We will install your SSL on our servers.
What's a Domain Validated SSL Certificate and why does your website need one?
A Domain Validated SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate is website encryption with domain authentication, that is issued by a trusted third-party authority. When a website is secured via an SSL, it will display a green padlock-icon in the URL address bar.
Get your SSL Certificate today and ensure that all communication between your website and visitors is encrypted, thus protecting sensitive information from getting into the ‘wrong hands’.
Benefits of getting a DV SSL
A DV SSL is perfect for socially interactive websites, intranets, databases, FTP and mail servers.
Plus, it adds value as a rank signal for search engines like Google, so it can help boost your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) as well.
Affordable
DV SSL's are the most affordable SSL's on the market.
Quick
The validation process is simple, which means it can be issued quickly.
256-bit
Encryption
DV SSL's offer essential encryption to both user and website owner.
Improved
Trust
The "https" prefix and padlock icon assure visitors that your site is encrypted.
SEO Boost
SSL's are a SEO ranking factor and could improve your site's organic ranking.
Protect your online business with a DV SSL
Certificate from Hosted.com®
Have multiple subdomains?
Get a Wildcard SSL!
A Wildcard SSL Certificate secures multiple single-level subdomains with 256-bit encryption, making it simple and cost-effective to manage your site's security certifications.
Domain Validated SSL Certificate Features
Certum, Comodo & Rapid SSL's
For websites with lower transaction values and minimal e-commerce demands.
99.9%
Browser
Support
TrustLogo©
Site Seal
Strongest
SHA2
& ECC
Encryption
Trusted
Support
Certum, & Comodo Wildcard SSL's
Perfect for websites with multiple subdomains and light e-commerce.
99.9%
Browser
Support
TrustLogo©
Site Seal
Strongest
SHA2
& ECC
Encryption
Trusted
Support
Server and Client OS Compatibility
Browser
Compatibility
Compatibility
Top SSL Certificate questions
A secure website usually displays HTTPS in the URL and a browser security indicator near the address bar. Browser indicators vary by browser and device, but HTTPS is the main sign that SSL/TLS is active.
The most common SSL Certificate types are DV, OV, EV, and Wildcard SSL. DV – Domain Validated SSL confirms control of a domain. OV – Organization Validated SSL includes business validation. EV - Extended Validation SSL provides a higher level of business validation. Wildcard SSL secures a main domain and multiple first-level subdomains.
SSL installation depends on your hosting setup, server, and control panel. If your website is hosted on Hosted.com® servers, we will install your SSL Certificate for you.
A CSR (Certificate Signing Request) is a file generated by your server when you apply for an SSL Certificate. It contains information that the Certificate Authority uses to issue the certificate for your domain.
A CSR is usually generated from your hosting control panel or by your provider before the SSL Certificate is issued. If your website is hosted with Hosted.com®, support can assist you with the SSL setup process.
You should renew your SSL Certificate before it expires to keep HTTPS active on your website. The renewal process is similar to the original setup and may require generating or submitting a CSR again.
Yes. If your website collects information, has forms, uses logins, or needs to build visitor trust, SSL is strongly recommended.
SSL/TLS is the security technology that encrypts data between a website and a visitor’s browser. HTTPS is what appears on the website URL when SSL/TLS is active. In simple terms, SSL makes HTTPS possible.
In many cases, yes. A DV SSL Certificate is suitable for small-business websites, blogs, portfolios, and other sites that need basic HTTPS protection.
Choose a Wildcard SSL if you need to secure multiple subdomains under the same main domain with one certificate.
DV SSL Certificates are usually issued quickly because they only require domain ownership validation. Once the validation step is complete, the certificate can often be issued in minutes.
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