Choosing the right SSL certificate depends on your specific needs and the level of security you require for your domain. Here are the main types of SSL certificates:
- Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificates
- Purpose: Ideal for small websites and blogs.
- Validation Level: Basic validation by confirming domain ownership.
- Issuance Time: Usually issued within minutes.
- Visual Indicator: Displays a padlock in the browser’s address bar.
- Organization Validation (OV) SSL Certificates
- Purpose: Suitable for business websites and organizations.
- Validation Level: Verifies the domain ownership and organization details.
- Issuance Time: Typically takes a few days.
- Visual Indicator: Displays a padlock and organization details in the certificate.
- Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates
- Purpose: Best for e-commerce sites and high-profile websites requiring maximum trust.
- Validation Level: Extensive validation of the organization, legal existence, and domain ownership.
- Issuance Time: This can take several days to weeks.
- Visual Indicator: Previously displayed a green address bar with the organization’s name, but modern browsers now show the organization’s name when clicking on the padlock icon.
