Domain Validation SSL certificates: no documents required, issued within minutes once validation is complete.
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DV WildcardA DV (Domain Validation) SSL certificate only validates that the domain is under your control. No organization details are reviewed and no documents are requested, which makes it the fastest-issued and lowest-priced type of SSL certificate.
Encryption strength is the same as with OV and EV certificates: the connection between the visitor and the site is encrypted in the same way and the browser shows the same padlock. The difference is that the certificate does not contain an organization name. DV is sufficient for blogs, personal sites, brochure sites and small projects.
DATASSL offers 32 DV SSL products; annual prices start at $6.00. Below are the best-priced DV options of each brand (per year, excl. VAT).
| Brand | Single domain | Wildcard | Multi-domain (SAN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoGetSSL | GoGetSSL Domain SSL$6.00 | GoGetSSL Wildcard SSL$72.00 | GoGetSSL Secure Domain SSL$49.99 |
| Sectigo | Sectigo PositiveSSL$9.99 | Sectigo Essential Wildcard SSL$105.00 | Sectigo SSL UCC DV$129.00 |
| RapidSSL | RapidSSL Standard SSL$10.00 | RapidSSL Wildcard Plan + Automate$164.98 | — |
| Certum | Certum Commercial Multi-Domain SSL$69.00 | Certum Commercial Wildcard SSL$40.00 | Certum Commercial Multi-Domain SSL$69.00 |
| Thawte | Thawte SSL 123$57.98 | Thawte SSL 123 Wildcard$324.98 | — |
| GeoTrust | GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium$84.98 | GeoTrust DV Wildcard Plan + Automate$299.98 | GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium$84.98 |
The only validation step for a DV certificate is showing that the domain is under your control. You choose one of three methods yourself in your panel.
Generate a CSR (certificate signing request) on your server and paste it into the panel. Your private key stays on your server.
You approve the link sent to one of the administrative addresses of your domain (admin@, administrator@, webmaster@, hostmaster@, postmaster@).
You add the record you are given to your domain's DNS. Validation completes automatically once the record is visible.
You upload the validation file you are given to the specified address on your site. This method cannot be used for Wildcard certificates.
| DV | OV | EV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Validated | Domain only | Domain + organization | Domain + in-depth organization review |
| Organization name in certificate | No | Yes | Yes |
| Documents / organization check | Not required | Official records check | Extensive check |
| Issuance time | Minutes | Usually 1–3 business days | Usually 1–5 business days |
| Encryption strength | Same | Same | Same |
| Best for | Blogs, personal sites | Corporate sites, e-commerce | Finance, high-trust websites |
Enough to remove the browser's "Not secure" warning and encrypt the connection.
A fast, economical solution for sites that do not need organization validation.
Issued within minutes, so it is practical for temporary and internal projects.
Can be used for encrypted connections on mail, panel and API servers.
At DATASSL, DV SSL certificates start at $6.00 per year (excl. VAT). The lowest-priced single-domain DV product is GoGetSSL Domain SSL ($6.00). DV Wildcard options start at $40.00. Multi-domain (SAN) DV options start at $49.99.
Once domain validation is complete, a DV certificate is usually issued within a few minutes. The time depends on how quickly you complete the validation step (email approval, DNS record or file).
No. A DV certificate only validates that the domain is under your control; no company documents, ID or signature are requested. Individuals can also obtain DV certificates.
Encryption strength is the same. A paid DV certificate comes with the warranty offered by the certificate authority, Wildcard and multi-domain options and installation support; you can manage it from the panel without setting up automation. Free certificates have a shorter validity and usually require automatic renewal to be set up on the server.
It is enough to encrypt the connection; data is encrypted with the same strength, including on payment pages. However, your business name does not appear in the certificate. If you want to show customers that your business has been validated, an OV or EV certificate is recommended.
Yes. A DV Wildcard certificate secures all first-level subdomains of a domain with one certificate. The lowest-priced option is Certum Commercial Wildcard SSL at $40.00 per year (excl. VAT). Wildcard certificates are validated by email or DNS record.
Most single-domain DV products cover the domain both with and without www. Coverage can vary from product to product, so check the details on the product page.
Under CA/Browser Forum rules, newly issued SSL certificates are valid for a maximum of 200 days. When you buy a term of one year or longer, you reissue your certificate free of charge from your panel before it expires and install it on your server.