Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificates

• The Lowest level of validation
• Verifies the domain ownership
• Quick and easy to obtain
• Often used for personal websites or small businesses
• Provides basic encryption but no business information is verified

Organization Validation (OV) SSL Certificates

• Intermediate level of validation
• Verifies the domain ownership and business identity
• Requires business verification process
• Offers a higher level of trust than DV certificates
• Commonly used by medium-sized businesses

Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates

• Highest level of validation
• Verifies domain ownership, business identity, and legal existence
• Strictest verification process
• Provides the highest level of trust and security
• Often used by large corporations and financial institutions
• Displays a green address bar in the browser

Choosing the right SSL certificate depends on the specific needs of your website and business. Factors to consider include the level of security required, the type of information you handle and your budget.