{"id":6376,"date":"2020-07-01T02:44:16","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T10:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/blog\/?p=6376"},"modified":"2021-08-18T03:30:08","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T11:30:08","slug":"your-ssl-validation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/blog\/your-ssl-validation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Your SSL Validation Guide for EV, DV, and OV SSL Certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s have a go at understanding what SSL validation is and the requirements that you\u2019ll need to satisfy during the SSL validation process<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been searching how to get an SSL\/TLS certificate<\/a> that fits your needs and wondering what the validation process for it entails, you\u2019ve come to the right place. SSL server certificates come with varying degrees of assurance depending on its validation level \u2014 domain validation, organization validation, or extended validation. Each of these SSL cert validation levels comes with a different set of requirements in terms of providing documentation or verification steps that you\u2019ll need to satisfy.<\/p>\n

Throughout this article, we\u2019ll break down all the three HTTPS validation levels, understand how each verification process works, and determine which might best suit your needs.<\/p>\n

Of course, if you\u2019re just looking for an SSL certificate checker that can help you validate your SSL certificate online<\/a>, we\u2019ve got you covered for that, too.<\/p>\n

Domain Validation <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first SSL validation level we\u2019re going to discuss is domain validation<\/a>. It is the simplest form of validation and is an easy-going process that executes automatically. It requires the applicant to submit minimal evidence and can be completed within minutes.<\/p>\n

As soon as you make a purchase for a DV SSL certificate and submit the certificate signing request (CSR), all you then have to do is prove your ownership of the domain to a trusted third-party certificate authority (CA).<\/p>\n

The simplest way to verify that you own the domain is via email verification. The CA will view the WHOIS record<\/a> of the applicant\u2019s domain and send an email to the listed address. Once you receive the email, respond to confirm that you\u2019re the domain owner who requested the certificate.<\/p>\n

But with all of these benefits, the downside is the degree of assurance that this SSL cert validation delivers to end-users. Because DV certs involve the least stringent verification process that doesn\u2019t investigate business documents or verify its legitimate operational existence, and several other details, the trust it commands with users is relatively low compared to other validation levels.<\/p>\n

Having said that, because it offers the same encryption strength as the other validation levels, it is an ideal choice to secure personal websites, blogs, or other websites that don\u2019t collect or process sensitive information.<\/p>\n

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However, encrypting the connection between the client browser and the server that hosts the website to which you\u2019re connecting, isn\u2019t enough to ensure security. That\u2019s because obtaining an HTTPS padlock to your site by installing a DV certificate with minimum authentication requirements isn\u2019t just easy for legitimate owners \u2014 it\u2019s also easy for cybercriminals.<\/p>\n

If the site you\u2019re accessing happens to be a malicious phishing site hosted by an attacker, your data still stands to be compromised. Higher SSL cert validation levels require more rigorous vetting processes that virtually eliminates such risks. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to assert your identity with an OV or EV SSL certificate.<\/p>\n

View All Domain Validated (DV) SSL Certificates <\/a><\/p>\n

How Do I Verify Domain <\/strong>Ownership <\/strong>to Obtain a DV Certificate?<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

There are three ways using which you can verify that you’re the domain owner:<\/p>\n

1. Email-Based Authentication<\/h4>\n

As mentioned earlier, email-based authentication is the simplest option. The CA can send an email to the listed address in the WHOIS record or to any of the pre-approved email addresses listed below:<\/p>\n