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Select the certificate type and validation level

Select the certificate type and validation level that matches your use case and compliance requirements before submitting a request.

Certificate type

Validation level

Use case

DV TLS/SSL

Domain validation

Encrypts web traffic. Fastest issuance. No organization identity included.

OV TLS/SSL

Organization validation

Encrypts web traffic. Includes verified organization identity.

EV TLS/SSL

Extended validation

Encrypts web traffic. Highest assurance. Requires verified contact approval.

Private TLS/SSL

None

Internal use. Not publicly trusted.

Mark certificate

Organization validation

Displays brand logo in email clients. Requires trademark verification.

Client certificate

Organization validation

User and device authentication.

Code signing

Organization validation

Verifies software publisher identity and integrity.

EV code signing

Extended validation

Highest assurance code signing. Hardware token required.

Document signing

Organization validation

Verifies document authenticity and integrity.

Secure email (S/MIME)

Organization validation

Email encryption and signing.

Flex certificate

Domain or organization validation

Flexible multi-domain TLS certificate.