example.com
Single hostname
Confirm the exact hostname and whether additional names are included.
// TLS certificates for business domains
Establish identity.
Encrypt the connection.
Choose by validation requirements and domain coverage. Plan issuance, installation and renewal as one workflow.
Discuss certificate options ↗Choose the validation you need.
Products, verification requirements and issuance timelines depend on the certificate authority.
| Validation | What is checked | Consider for |
|---|---|---|
| DV / Domain Validation | Control of the domain | Domain-validated website TLS |
| OV / Organization Validation | Domain control and organization identity | Business identity requirements |
| EV / Extended Validation | Additional organization checks under issuer policy | An explicit EV requirement |
Validation and coverage are separate decisions.
*.example.com
Wildcard
Clarify subdomain depth limitations and base-domain inclusion with the issuer.
Multiple hostnames
Multiple names
List every hostname needed to assess the available SAN coverage.
A certificate needs a lifecycle.
- 01
Request
Confirm names, validation and product requirements.
- 02
Validate
Complete applicable domain and organization checks.
- 03
Install
Install the certificate and chain on the intended endpoint.
- 04
Renew
Track expiry and repeat required verification before renewal.
Private keys stay private.
Coordinate CSR generation and key handling through an appropriate secure process. Never put a private key in a public form, screenshot or website repository.
// Before you get started
Questions, answered.
The details that matter for enterprise ssl certificates.
Is wildcard a validation level?
No. Wildcard describes hostname coverage. DV, OV and EV describe validation approaches. Available products and eligible combinations are confirmed with the issuer.
Does EV encrypt more strongly than DV?
The identity validation process differs. Additional validation does not automatically mean stronger encryption; protocols, keys and server configuration also determine connection security.
Does a certificate secure the whole website?
A certificate supports authenticated encrypted connections. It does not replace application security, patching, access controls or correct TLS configuration.
// Your next step
Secure the names your business uses.
Send domain names, required subdomains and validation needs. We will help confirm an appropriate certificate and the issuance requirements.