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Does OV SSL provide stronger encryption than DV?
No. Every SSL/TLS certificate uses the same 256-bit encryption regardless of validation level. OV differs from DV in identity verification, not encryption strength.
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How long does OV validation take?
Typically 1–3 business days. Organizations with a LEI code often clear validation in under 24 hours.
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What is an OV SSL certificate?
An OV SSL certificate encrypts data between browser and server while verifying the legal identity of the organization operating the website. Visitors can view the verified company name by clicking the padlock and inspecting certificate details.
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Do EV SSL certificates still show the green bar?
No. Major browsers removed the green address bar for EV certificates in 2019. Today, all SSL types show the same padlock icon. Your verified company information is still visible when visitors click the padlock and view the certificate details.
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What’s the difference between EV and OV SSL certificates?
OV confirms your company name, address, and registration status. EV requires all of that plus verification of legal standing, operational history, physical address through independent sources, and a phone callback. In short, OV proves your organization exists; EV proves it’s legitimate, active, and reachable.
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Is an EV SSL certificate worth it?
For online stores, payment platforms, healthcare portals, and any business handling sensitive customer data, yes. Verified business identity reduces phishing risk and can improve customer confidence and conversion rates. If your site doesn’t process transactions, domain validation or organization validation certificates are a more affordable fit.
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Can I get a wildcard EV SSL certificate?
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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How long does it take to get an EV SSL certificate?
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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How much does an EV SSL certificate cost?
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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Can I buy one SSL certificate for multiple domains or subdomains?
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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