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Basic identity verification. Perfect for small business websites and pages handling sensitive information.
Full identity verification. Perfect for business and e-commerce sites seeking to maximize visitor confidence.
Standard SSL (Domain Validated) certificates are the easiest and most common type of SSL certificate. OV and EV certificates also authenticate the identity of the company or organization that holds the certificate, providing more trust to end users.
With our SSL certificate services, you won't need to take manual steps to configure and deploy new certificates every year. We generate a renewal order automatically when your certificate nears the end of its validity.
An SSL certificate boosts your site’s SEO ranking by signalling to search engines that your website is secure, which can lead to higher visibility in search results.
While the need for online security is universal, not all SSL certificates are created equal. The guide below is designed to help you decide which type of certificate is right for you. At Hipposerve, we’re here to assist you not only in choosing the correct certificate but also in installing it.
Think of DV SSL like getting a library card—there’s no confirmation of your identity, minimal requirements, and it’s issued very quickly.
Think of OV SSL like getting a driver’s license—there are more hoops to jump through compared to a library card, but it’s a more trusted form of identification.
Think of EV SSL like getting a passport—it involves stringent processes, longer wait times, and extensive identity verification, providing the highest level of trust and security.
Multi-year certificates let you pay a single discounted price for two or three years of SSL coverage. By purchasing a multi-year SSL certificate, you lock in a single price for up to three years.
Initially, you’ll receive a certificate valid for the maximum allowed term (1 year and 1 month) with unlimited reissues during the order period.
SSL certificates enable data encryption on the internet, allowing data to be securely transmitted from a web server to a browser. By using SSL, your website can utilize the HTTPS protocol and display a padlock icon in users’ web browsers, indicating a secure connection.
There are three levels of SSL certificates, each with a different degree of validation:
This type of certificate requires the least amount of information. The Certificate Authority (CA) only verifies that the applicant owns the domain. It's typically issued quickly and is ideal for non-critical web pages.
This certificate requires more validation than DV. The CA verifies that the organization exists and matches the domain ownership. OV certificates provide a higher level of trust and are suitable for business websites.
EV certificates require the most thorough validation process. The CA conducts an in-depth verification of the organization. When using an EV SSL, the browser's address bar turns green and displays the organization’s name, enhancing user trust.
The primary difference between these types of SSL certificates lies in the amount of information the CA, such as RapidSSL, GeoTrust, and DigiCert, requires and validates before issuing the certificate. Higher-level certificates, like EV SSL, offer more visible trust indicators in the browser bar, which can help increase user confidence.
A Wildcard SSL certificate offers the same encryption and authentication as standard SSL certificates but also secures an unlimited number of subdomains for a website. It applies to both the root domain (example.com) and any subdomains (such as sub.example.com), making it a versatile solution for websites with multiple subdomains.
An Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate offers several significant advantages:
While the free SSL certificate included with Hipposerve hosting offers basic encryption and security, an enhanced SSL certificate provides several additional benefits:
By upgrading to an enhanced SSL certificate, you can provide a more secure, trustworthy, and professional experience for your website visitors.
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