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In addition to the basic SSL certificate, an OV SSL certificate also includes the organization (such as companies, NGOs, corporations, foundations, educational institutions, schools, non-profit organizations, social welfare units, etc.) that owns the domain. Since the organization needs to be verified, the process takes longer. Typically, after applying, the issuing authority will require the organization to submit proof documents (e.g., business registration certificates) to ensure the organization's existence. The issuing authority will then conduct a manual review and keep records.

*OV SSL verifies the organization's proof documents, adding an extra layer of trust and security.

In addition to verifying the organization's documents, EV SSL also includes an actual background check, such as verifying the organization's address, phone number, and conducting business inquiries to ensure that the registered business matches the actual operations and that the organization can be contacted. Due to the additional verification process, EV SSL issuance typically takes 1 to 3 days.

For e-commerce websites, it is highly recommended to issue an EV SSL certificate, as it provides the highest level of security for users. When a browser encounters an EV SSL certificate, it not only marks the site as secure but also displays the green URL and shows the verified organization in the address bar. This gives consumers greater trust, knowing both the security of the site and the actual organization behind it.

*Some certificate authorities for EV SSL certificates offer compensation guarantees. If any loss occurs due to the EV SSL certificate, the issuing authority will compensate within the specified limits according to the terms.

Also known as "Wildcard SSL Certificate," most companies may not own multiple domains, but in many cases, a single domain is split into many subdomains based on different needs, such as Email, FTP, or websites for different countries, regions, or languages, each with its own subdomain (URL). If each of these subdomains needs to apply for separate DV or OV certificates, management can become very cumbersome. With a wildcard certificate, it can be installed on different servers and provide certificate authorization for the same domain.

*For medium to large enterprises with many subdomains, this can save management costs. For example, e-commerce platform providers can use this certificate to enable stores to connect via https.

In addition to the basic SSL certificate, an OV SSL certificate also includes the organization (such as companies, NGOs, corporations, foundations, educational institutions, schools, non-profit organizations, social welfare units, etc.) that owns the domain. Since the organization needs to be verified, the process takes longer. Typically, after applying, the issuing authority will require the organization to submit proof documents (e.g., business registration certificates) to ensure the organization's existence. The issuing authority will then conduct a manual review and keep records.

*OV SSL verifies the organization's proof documents, adding an extra layer of trust and security.

In addition to verifying the organization's documents, EV SSL also includes an actual background check, such as verifying the organization's address, phone number, and conducting business inquiries to ensure that the registered business matches the actual operations and that the organization can be contacted. Due to the additional verification process, EV SSL issuance typically takes 1 to 3 days.

For e-commerce websites, it is highly recommended to issue an EV SSL certificate, as it provides the highest level of security for users. When a browser encounters an EV SSL certificate, it not only marks the site as secure but also displays the green URL and shows the verified organization in the address bar. This gives consumers greater trust, knowing both the security of the site and the actual organization behind it.

*Some certificate authorities for EV SSL certificates offer compensation guarantees. If any loss occurs due to the EV SSL certificate, the issuing authority will compensate within the specified limits according to the terms.

Also known as "Wildcard SSL Certificate," most companies may not own multiple domains, but in many cases, a single domain is split into many subdomains based on different needs, such as Email, FTP, or websites for different countries, regions, or languages, each with its own subdomain (URL). If each of these subdomains needs to apply for separate DV or OV certificates, management can become very cumbersome. With a wildcard certificate, it can be installed on different servers and provide certificate authorization for the same domain.

*For medium to large enterprises with many subdomains, this can save management costs. For example, e-commerce platform providers can use this certificate to enable stores to connect via https.