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Domain Validation Certificates

Secure your website with the fastest and most affordable SSL solution. Designed for personal sites, blogs, portfolios, and small businesses, domain validation certificates provide trusted encryption, quick approval, and compatibility with all major browsers, ensuring your visitors’ data stays safe and your site remains accessible to everyone.

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Comodo DV SSL
One Domain
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$41.66/yr
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Comodo EssentialSSL
One Domain
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$16.66/yr
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Comodo EssentialSSL Wildcard
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$68.66/yr
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Comodo PositiveSSL
One Domain
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$7.66/yr
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Comodo PositiveSSL Multi-Domain
Multiple Domains
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Domain Validation
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$21.66/yr
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Comodo PositiveSSL Multi-Domain Wildcard
Multiple Domains
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Domain Validation
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$156.33/yr
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Comodo PositiveSSL Wildcard
One domain & Subdomains
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Domain Validation
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$56.33/yr
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Comodo SSL
One Domain
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Domain Validation
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$45.66/yr
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Comodo Wildcard SSL
One domain & Subdomains
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$153.33/yr
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Issued in 10 minutes
$23.33/yr
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One Domain
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$49.66/yr
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GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium SAN
Multiple Domains
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$133.33/yr
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GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium Wildcard
One domain & Subdomains
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Domain Validation
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Issued in 5 minutes
$190/yr
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GoGetSSL Domain SSL
One Domain
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$31.66/yr
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GoGetSSL Multi-Domain SSL
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$80/yr
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What Is a Domain Validated Certificate?

Domain validation (DV) SSL certificates are the most common and affordable type of SSL/TLS certificate, designed to verify the ownership of a domain. These certificates provide a basic level of encryption, ensuring secure connections and protecting user data from potential interception or theft.

Domain Validation

DV certificates are issued quickly after the applicant proves domain control through simple validation methods, such as email verification, DNS record updates, or HTTP file-based authentication. The process is fast and hassle-free, requiring no paperwork or verification of the applicant’s identity. Most certificates can be issued in just a few minutes.

Ideal for personal blogs, informational websites, and small businesses, DV certificates provide the same strong encryption as higher-tier certificates like Organization Validation (OV) and Extended Validation (EV) SSL but do not include any organizational or legal entity details in the certificate. This makes them a practical and efficient choice for sites that do not require extensive identity validation.

By encrypting the connection between users and the website, DV certificates ensure a safe browsing experience and establish trust, even for smaller online platforms.


Benefits of Domain Validated SSL Certificates

High-End Encryption

SSL certificates prioritize encryption above all. Regardless of price, brand, or type, all domain-validated certificates deliver cutting-edge encryption technologies, safeguarding your website against data breaches and ensuring secure user interactions.

Extra Features to Boost Customer Trust

Every SSL certificate includes static or dynamic site seals, designed to enhance trust. These seals, combined with SSL warranties against data breaches or fraudulent issuance, encourage better traffic and higher conversions for your website.

Lightning-Fast Validation

Domain validation certificates are issued within minutes. No paperwork or extended waiting periods are required—just verify your domain ownership via email, and your SSL product is ready to install.

Unmatched Flexibility for Every Need

Whether you manage a personal site, multiple domains, or subdomains, DV SSL certificates offer unmatched flexibility. Options include single-domain, wildcard, and multi-domain certificates to suit any online project’s needs.

Affordable Security for Any Budget

Domain validation certificates are the most affordable SSL option. Starting at just $7.29 annually, they provide robust encryption and essential features, making them accessible even for budget-conscious individuals or businesses.

Extensive Compatibility Across Platforms

DV certificates work seamlessly across 99.3% of web browsers, including older versions. They’re fully compatible with Android, Windows, iOS, all major browsers, server platforms, and email clients.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 1109 customers

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Christopher Broderick
June 15, 2022, , united kingdom

Great selection of certificates with a clear definition of properties for each certificate makes it easy to choose the right one.

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Munro James
October 31, 2020, Victoria, AU

Easier and cheaper than going directly and ordering via the vendor, thank you for the information and the simple shopping experience.

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Kelly Mark
October 29, 2020, Dublin, IE

Excellent customer service when I ordered the wrong cert! The support team then helped me get the correct cert and refunded me on the incorrect cert I bought! Very fast and a happy customer.

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