OV SSL Certificates

A Wildcard OV SSL Certificate helps companies of all sizes secure unlimited subdomains and their main domain. If your business uses subdomains to deliver content, you need a Wildcard Certificate. The regular, single-domain SSL products can protect only the primary domain name and its pages, while Wildcard SSL seamlessly secures as many subdomains as you want. Best of all, Wildcard certificates save time and money during installation and renewal.

A Multi-Domain OV SSL certificate secures multiple domain names and sometimes subdomains under a single SSL installation. A single OV Multi-Domain cert can encrypt up to 250 sites. Once you add it to your server, it will encrypt all your websites. The renewal is also straightforward. When you renew your domain, all other sites will follow suit.

Multi-Domain Business Validation certificates reduce your workload by saving valuable time and resources. Instead of buying and configuring separate SSL Certificates for each site, you buy an OV SSL certificate and then focus on growing your business.

Code Signing OV SSL Certificates secure downloadable goods such as codes, scripts, and software products by digitally signing them. A Code Signing OV certificate ensures the authenticity and integrity of your company’s digital content. It lets you deliver the original, unaltered code to your customers and keeps their machines and devices clean.

A OV Code Signing cert follows the same validation process as regular OV SSL products. You must provide up-to-date paperwork and wait a few business days for it to arrive.

Organization Validation SSL Certificates or OV SSL Certificates (also known as Business Validation SSL) secure websites and web shops that belong to registered businesses.

If you operate an e-commerce website and accept credit card payments, securing it with an OV SSL certificate is not an option but a necessity. It’s your responsibility to protect your customers’ sensitive data by following the latest security guidelines. The PCI (Payment Card Industry) standards define a set of mandatory rules for all the entities that process online transactions. One essential requirement is to have at least a OV SSL certificate for data encryption.

All Organization SSL certificates come with extra features to further boost your website’s reputation. The SSL warranty ensures that your visitors will receive generous compensation in the unlikely event of a data breach or false issuance. Best of all, the highly recognizable static and dynamic site seals highlight your impeccable security standards. You can place them anywhere on your site to enhance trustworthiness.

Unlike Domain Validation where you have to prove domain ownership via email, Organization Validation requires an extensive verification of your company’s credentials. Besides providing your domain name and a valid email address, you also have to submit up to date company documentation to receive business authentication. After the CA performs thorough checks on your business and ensures that it is genuine, it will issue the BV SSL Certificate and send it to your email.

Depending on the type you choose, a Business Validation certificate can secure one domain or subdomain, one domain and unlimited subdomains, multiple domains, and multiple domains and unlimited subdomains.

An  OV SSL certificate can encrypt both the naked version (e.g., ssldragon.com) and the “www” version of the domain name (e.g., www.ssldragon.com). However, not all BV certs support this feature. Some products will protect only the domain address you enter in the CSR (Certificate Signing Request). If you submit, for instance, ssldragon.com, then you’ll need to redirect the traffic from www.ssldragon.com to ssldragon.com and vice versa. Always double-check your certificate’s specs before creating the CSR.

When applying for a BV Certificate, you must specify the following info in the CSR:

• Your primary domain name (e.g., ssldragon.com)
• Organization name (e.g., GPI Holding LLC)
• Organizational Unit Name (e.g., IT)
• Country Name (e.g., US)
• City or Locality (e.g., San Jose)
• State or province (e.g., California)
• A valid Email address

If the CA is able to verify and confirm your credentials, expect your BV SSL certificate to arrive in 1-2 business days. You will then be able to install it on your server and enjoy all its benefits.