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What does my SSL Status mean?

An SSL certificate authenticates the identity of your Web site to visiting browsers...

Where can I find the certificate information for a Standard Single Domain SSL certificate?

An "https://" prefix in the URL and a key or padlock icon in the browser 's status...

How long does it take to issue an SSL certificate?

Deluxe SSL Certificates If all required documentation has been successfully...

What is an intermediate certificate?

In order to enhance the security of the Root certificate we have created two...

Actioncast: Setting up SSL Certificates for Third-Party Hosting Accounts

In this Actioncast, learn how to set up your SSL certificate credit for a...

What is the difference between a Deluxe and a Standard SSL Web Server Certificate?

This Certification Authority (CA) is offering two types of SSL certificates: Deluxe...

How do I check my SSL Status?

An SSL certificate authenticates the identity of your Web site to visiting browsers...

Redeeming a Standard Single Domain SSL Certificate in the Hosting Control Center

An SSL certificate authenticates the identity of your Web site to visiting browsers...

What is browser ubiquity?

The term " browser ubiquity" describes an SSL certificate's browser compatibility...

Protecting My Site Against the SSL Vulnerability in Debian GNU/Linux

A recently exposed security flaw in the version of OpenSSL distributed with Debian...

What happens if I don't install intermediate certificates?

Failure to properly install intermediate certificates along with the issued SSL...

Requesting Your SSL Certificate

In order to request an SSL certificate, you must submit a certificate request to our...

Installing Your SSL Certificate

Once signed and issued, you will receive an email message that allows you to...

Which browsers are your SSL certificates compatible with?

Our root certificate — the Valicert Class 2 Policy Validation Authority...

Why Is My Secure Site Not Displaying the "Padlock" Icon in the Browser's Status Bar?

If any site element — an image, for example — is being queried from...

What Is the Encryption Strength of Your SSL Certificates?

All of our SSL certificates support both industry-standard 128-bit and high-grade...

How Do I Monitor the Progress of My Certificate Request?

You can monitor the status and progress of your certificate request in the...

Actioncast: Setting up SSL Certificates

In this Actioncast, learn how to set up your SSL Certificate credit. Setting Up...

Why is my SSL certificate request not approved yet?

As long as you provide the correct company information and documentation, the...

What information do you validate, and why?

Our authentication process ensures the highest level of trust. Only through thorough...

What happens if validation fails?

If we are unable to authenticate the submitted information, the certificate request...

How will my customers know that my site is secure?

An "https://" prefix in the URL and a key or padlock icon in the browser 's status...

How do I obtain a Domain Authorization Letter?

If we are unable to verify a certificate-requesting entity's domain registration and...

What if I lose my password?

We cannot retrieve a lost SSL account password. If you forgot your password, you may...

Can I use a standard SSL Certificate on an aliased domain in Shared Hosting?

No. Because an SSL certificate only works properly with the domain for which it is...

How do I install an intermediate certificate?

Once your SSL certificate has been issued, you will receive an email message...

How do I renew my certificate?

To renew an expiring SSL certificate, you must purchase a certificate-renewal...