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Which Type Of SSL Certificate Do I need? Know the Difference and Choose Well! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, you\u2019ve decided to get an SSL certificate for your website. An excellent decision! You are not only providing strong security for your website visitors’ data but also boosting your users’ trust and getting SEO benefits as an extra perk!  But let\u2019s be honest here. Buying an SSL certificate is a confusing process<\/strong>! Isn\u2019t it? With different SSL brands, types of SSL certificates and price differences, the entire buying process can be daunting.  If that is not enough, there are free SSL available in the market! What\u2019s the difference and which SSL should you pick from such a large pool of options?<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We totally understand this dilemma. In this article, we\u2019ve covered the most common questions regarding SSL types: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. TLS vs. SSL certificate: What\u2019s the difference?<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What do DV, OV, and EV SSL mean? Which is the right one for my business?<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What are multidomain and wildcard SSL? Are they really needed for my business? <\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Free SSL vs. Paid SSL: What’s the real difference?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s start solving these SSL riddles one by one! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Types Of SSL Certificates: Part 1- TLS vs. SSL certificate: Which one to choose? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    All SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificates are basically TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificates.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    TLS is a new upgraded version of SSL. But the word SSL has been in use for a long time and people are more familiar with it. That’s why the certificate authorities (CAs) have continued to use the word SSL. In short, when CAs say SSL, they mean TLS!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SSL\u2019s last version SSL v3 was introduced in 1996 but declared insecure in 2004. Since 2008, newer, more secure protocols such as TLS v1.2 are used by all SSL\/TLS certificates. In May 2019, TLS v1.3 was introduced.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thus, you don\u2019t need to choose between a TLS and SSL certificate because you are by default going to get a TLS certificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Types Of SSL Certificates: Part 2-What do DV, OV, and EV SSL mean? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    SSL certificates are categorized into 3 types based on their SSL validation process<\/strong><\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As you know, you won\u2019t immediately get an SSL certificate as soon as you buy it. The Certificate authority will vet your credentials, make sure you own the claimed domain and follow any other verification processes before issuing a certificate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The SSL certificates are divided into DV, OV, and EV categories based on the steps involved in this vetting process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Domain Validation (DV) SSL   <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    DV SSLs are the basic SSL certificates which have a light verification process. For DV SSL, the CA will verify whether you own the domain for which you have applied for an SSL certificate. The CA will send a verification email to a specific email id such as webmaster@yourdomain.com, admin@yourdomain.com, with a verification link or ask you to place a verification file on a particular location on your server.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n