Secure your base domain and unlimited first-level subdomains under one certificate, starting at $56.33 per year. A wildcard SSL certificate uses a single asterisk pattern (*.yourdomain.com) to cover every subdomain on the same level, so you pay once and install once instead of buying a separate certificate for each subdomain.
What a Wildcard SSL Certificate Covers
A wildcard SSL certificate secures one base domain plus every first-level subdomain underneath it. Order a certificate for *.example.com and it automatically covers www.example.com, mail.example.com, shop.example.com, and any other subdomain at that level, with no reissuance.
What it doesn’t cover is nested subdomains. A *.example.com certificate will not secure inbox.mail.example.com, because the asterisk only matches one level deep. For nested structures or multiple base domains, look at multi-domain wildcard certificates instead. One wildcard certificate also installs on as many servers as you need at no extra cost.
Wildcard SSL Certificate Prices at SSL Dragon
The cheapest wildcard SSL certificate on SSL Dragon is the Sectigo PositiveSSL Wildcard (and its Comodo equivalent) at $56.33 per year for domain validation. The cheapest organization-validated wildcard is the GoGetSSL BusinessTrust Wildcard at $206.66 per year. Every order includes a 25-day money-back guarantee.
These prices are lower than buying the same certificates directly from the issuing certificate authority. SSL Dragon sources volume across six brands (Sectigo, Comodo, GoGetSSL, RapidSSL, GeoTrust, DigiCert) and passes those rates through. Multi-year subscriptions reduce the per-year cost further, with reissuance handled automatically across the term.
DV vs OV Wildcard Certificates
Wildcard certificates come in two validation levels:
- Domain Validated (DV) wildcards issue in about 5 minutes once you prove control of the domain via DNS or an authorization email. Pricing starts at $56.33 per year, suiting blogs, small business sites, internal applications, and dev environments.
- Organization Validated (OV) wildcards take 1 to 3 business days because the certificate authority verifies your business registration, address, and a callback phone number. Starting at $206.66 per year, they embed your verified company name in the certificate details, which buyers in ecommerce, financial services, and healthcare often want for accountability.
Encryption strength is identical across both validation levels. Every wildcard certificate on SSL Dragon uses 256-bit TLS with 2048-bit RSA or ECC keys regardless of price. Validation level affects who is verified, not how strong the encryption is.
Extended Validation (EV) wildcard certificates do not exist. CA/Browser Forum rules require every domain on an EV certificate to be individually verified, which is incompatible with wildcard scope. OV is the highest validation level available on a wildcard.
Wildcard SSL Brands Compared
Sectigo and Comodo share the same root infrastructure (Comodo CA was renamed Sectigo in 2018) and hold the cheapest entry point. Both PositiveSSL Wildcards are $56.33 per year, OV at $416.66.
DigiCert is the premium tier and only offers wildcards at OV level. Pricing starts at $666.66 and scales to $3,333.33 for Secure Site Pro, targeting banks, regulated industries, and government agencies.
GeoTrust comes in at $190 for QuickSSL Premium Wildcard (DV) and $350 for True BusinessID Wildcard (OV), positioned for established businesses that want a recognized trust mark without enterprise pricing.
GoGetSSL is the cost leader for buyers who need OV trust signals on a tighter budget. Its BusinessTrust Wildcard at $206.66 is the lowest OV wildcard on the site, and DV starts at $80. Strong fit for SaaS platforms and growing publishers.
RapidSSL runs $88.33 per year for DV. Owned by DigiCert, with fast issuance and broad recognition. Sensible mid-budget choice for developer environments and customer dashboards.
Wildcard vs Single-Domain vs Multi-Domain Wildcard
- A single-domain SSL certificate secures one hostname only. It’s the cheapest option but won’t cover subdomains.
- Wildcard SSL certificates extend that protection to every subdomain on the same root, all under one certificate. They’re the right choice when your subdomains all sit beneath a single base domain.
- A multi-domain SAN certificate secures several unrelated base domains in one certificate, like example.com and example.net together. Multi-domain wildcards combine both: multiple base domains plus every subdomain on each. Reach for that variant when your subdomains span different roots or run more than one level deep.
Shorter Certificate Lifespans Are Coming
CA/Browser Forum rules have set a phased reduction in maximum certificate validity.
As of March 2026, the cap is 200 days. It drops to 100 days in 2027 and 47 days by 2029. Multi-year wildcard subscriptions on SSL Dragon cover the full term with automatic reissuance, locking in current pricing across each shorter validity cycle.
For teams that want to stop touching renewals, ACME automation handles issuance and reinstall on a schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nested subdomains. A certificate for *.example.com covers mail.example.com but not inbox.mail.example.com. For nested coverage or multiple base domains, choose a multi-domain wildcard, the only product type that handles both at once.
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No. Extended Validation requires every domain on the certificate to be verified individually, which rules out wildcard scope. If you want EV trust on your main site plus wildcard coverage for subdomains, pair an EV single-domain certificate with an OV wildcard.
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DV wildcards issue in about 5 minutes after domain control validation. OV wildcards take 1 to 3 business days because of the business verification step. DNS-based validation is the fastest method for DV orders and the easiest to automate.
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Yes, with no per-server fees. Export the certificate, private key, and intermediate chain from the first installation and import them on each additional host. SSL Dragon imposes no server count limit on any wildcard product.
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$56.33 per year for the Sectigo PositiveSSL Wildcard or its Comodo equivalent. Both are domain-validated and issue in about 5 minutes after you confirm control of the domain by DNS or email.
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Yes, by 2029. The 200-day cap shrinks to 100 days in 2027 and 47 days in 2029. Multi-year subscriptions handle reissuance automatically, and ACME automation removes the renewal workflow entirely for teams that want to set it once.
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