What is Extended Validation?
Extended Validation (EV) certificates are single-domain SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
certificates that offer the highest degree of authentication and SSL protection.
To ensure this, they require more evaluation and documentation checks for
applicant websites than other certificate types.
DigiCert EV SSL certificates include a manual validation step to confirm:
- The legal, physical, and operational existence of the entity
- That the entity has properly authorized the issuance of the certificate
- That the entity has exclusive right to use the domain specified
- The identity of the entity matches official records
Today's Threat Landscape Demands the EV Approach to SSL
The EV green address bar gives users the rock-solid assurance that they can trust your domain.
Fraudulent websites steal money intended for legitimate businesses every day. EV certs prove you’re a valid business entity.
Protect your brand and your customers by adding a personal authentication step in the validation process.
The extra validation checks EV certificates require provide unparalleled authentication of your business.
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your specific site security needs.
Product Features
and mobile devices
and example.com
Technical Specifications
Standard X.509 certificates
Symmetric 256-bit encryption
RSA public-key SHA-2 algorithm (supports hash functions: 256, 484, 512)
ECC public-key cryptography (supports hash functions: 256, 384, 521)
Unlimited server licensing
Supports 2048-bit public key encryption (3072-bit and 4096-bit available)
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Why Choose DigiCert for SSL Certificates?
Award-Winning Customer Support
Our experts are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you won't wait for issuance or for help at any stage of certificate management.
Cost and Convenience
Many Certificate Authorities only allow free reissues up to 30 days after purchase. DigiCert allows free reissues on unlimited servers for the life of your certificate.
Universal Device and Browser Compatibility
Thanks to one of the oldest root certificates in the industry, DigiCert SSL certificates are trusted by all major browsers, mail systems, operating systems, and mobile devices.
Fastest Issuance and Load Times
Our validation experts issue your certificate within a few hours and DigiCert OCSP times are up to 8x faster than competitors, making for the fastest SSL in the industry.
Strongest Encryption
DigiCert certificates feature 256-bit encryption, 2048-bit RSA keys signed with SHA-256. We also offer Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) support.
Access to Free Tools and Platforms
Through CertCentral, we offer free tools to simplify and automate CSR generation, certificate installation, and certificate management.
Pioneering Certificate Authority
DigiCert was a founding member of the CA/Browser Forum, and is one of the few Certificate Authorities developing new SSL technology to better protect customers.
Improved SEO and Google Ranking
HTTPS is one of the most powerful ranking factors for organic search, so our SSL certificates will help boost your rankings and overall visibility.
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Extended Validation Certificates?
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