FAQs

No. The CA/Browser Forum requires every domain on an EV certificate to be individually verified, which rules out wildcard coverage. Instead, add subdomains as individual SANs on a multi-domain EV certificate, or pair an EV certificate with a DV or OV wildcard SSL certificate for your subdomains.

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Typically 1–3 business days with proper documentation. Having a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) code and a verifiable phone number in a public directory can shorten this. See the validation process section above for the full step-by-step breakdown.

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Single-domain EV certificates start at $75/yr for the Comodo PositiveSSL EV. Multi-domain EV costs more depending on the CA and number of domains. Multi-year subscriptions reduce the annual price further, and all purchases include a 25-day money-back guarantee.

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Yes. Multi-Domain (SAN) certificates secure multiple separate domains under one certificate, with the option to cover up to 250 domains.

Wildcard certificates cover one domain and all its subdomains (e.g., example.com, mail.example.com, blog.example.com) with a single purchase.

For the broadest coverage, Multi-Domain Wildcard certificates combine both: multiple base domains, each with unlimited subdomain coverage.

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Domain Validation certificates are the fastest, typically issued in about 5 minutes after an automated domain ownership check. Organization Validation takes 1–3 business days as the CA verifies your company’s legal identity. Extended Validation requires a more thorough review and typically takes 1–5 business days.

One way to speed up OV and EV issuance: have an LEI Code (Legal Entity Identifier) ready before you order. SSL Dragon is also an authorized LEI registration agent.

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It depends on your site’s purpose.

For a personal website or blog, a Domain Validation single-domain certificate is usually enough. Business websites collecting customer data benefit from Organization Validation, which adds a verified company identity to the certificate. E-commerce and financial platforms typically go with Extended Validation for the highest trust level.

Sites with subdomains need a Wildcard certificate, and organizations with multiple separate domains can consolidate with a Multi-Domain (SAN) certificate. Not sure? Try our SSL Wizard.

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SSL certificate prices depend on the validation level, domain coverage, and Certificate Authority.

Domain Validation certificates start at $7.66/yr. Organization Validation typically ranges from $30–$100/yr. Extended Validation certificates cost between $100 and $300/yr. Wildcard and multi-domain options cost more than single-domain because they cover additional hostnames. Multi-year subscriptions lower the annual cost on any tier.

The price difference between certificates reflects the identity verification depth and warranty amount, not encryption. A $7.66 DV certificate uses the same 256-bit encryption and 2048-bit RSA keys as a $300 EV certificate.

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You can buy SSL certificates directly from a Certificate Authority like Sectigo or DigiCert, or you can purchase SSL certificates from an authorized reseller like SSL Dragon. Resellers purchase certificates in bulk and sell them at prices below what CAs charge directly.

The certificates are identical regardless of where you buy: same encryption, same warranty, same trust chain. SSL Dragon carries certificates from Sectigo, DigiCert, GeoTrust, RapidSSL, Thawte, and GoGetSSL, so you can compare all major brands from one account.

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Free certificates from providers like Let’s Encrypt cover basic DV encryption but come without warranty coverage, dedicated support, or a site seal. They also offer no OV or EV validation. A cheap SSL certificate from a trusted CA includes a warranty against mis-issuance (ranging from $10,000 to $1,750,000 depending on the product), a visual site seal for your website, and access to support for installation and troubleshooting.

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The Sectigo PositiveSSL Wildcard and its Comodo equivalent, at $56.33 per year on a 3-year plan or $69 for 1 year. Both are domain-validated (DV) and issue in about 5 minutes after you confirm control of the domain over DNS.

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