Organization Validation SSL
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An Organization Validation (OV) SSL certificate is a type of digital certificate that verifies the legitimacy of an organization. It provides a higher level of trust and security compared to Standard DV SSL certificates. It displays verified information about your organization, including company name and location. OV SSL encrypts data transmitted between your website and visitors, ensuring confidentiality
What are the key features and benefits of an OV SSL certificate?
An OV SSL certificate offers several key features and benefits:
1. Provides a higher level of trust
2. Provides security for your website
3. Displays verified information about your organization, including company name and location
4. Encrypts data transmitted between your website and visitors, ensuring confidentiality
5. Boosts customer confidence and credibility, enhancing your online reputation
The validation process for obtaining an OV SSL certificate involves verifying the authenticity of your organization. It typically includes:
1. Verifying the legal existence and physical address of your organization.
2. Confirming your organization’s identity and ownership.
3. Validating the domain ownership for which the certificate is being requested.
The specific requirements or documentation needed for the validation process may vary, but commonly requested documents include:
1. Government-issued identification of the organization’s representative
2. Proof of organization’s legal existence, such as business license or registration documents
3. Documents demonstrating the organization’s physical address
When using an OV SSL certificate, web browsers display visual indicators. This includes a padlock icon, a verified company name, and sometimes a green address bar. These indicators assure visitors that the website they are visiting belongs to a legitimate organization.
An OV SSL certificate helps protect against phishing attacks and impersonation by verifying the identity and legitimacy of the organization. This verification process ensures that visitors can trust the website and reduces the risk of falling victim to fraudulent or malicious activities.
The time it takes to issue an OV SSL certificate varies depending on the validation process and the responsiveness of the organization. Typically, it can take 1-3 business days to complete the validation and issue the certificate.
Yes, you can transfer an OV SSL certificate from one hosting provider to another, as long as the new hosting provider supports OV SSL certificates. The process may involve re-validating the certificate with the new provider to ensure the continued authenticity and security of your website.