SSL Certificates from Godaddy

By Web Hosting on Dec 19, 2007 in GoDaddy Domains, Technology

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SSL Certificates from Godaddy

SSL certificate or Secure Sockets Layer certificate is a digital certificate that essentially authenticates the identity of a Web site and encrypts information sent to the server using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. The data is scrambled with the Encryption process into an undecipherable format that can only be returned to a readable format with the proper decryption key. A certificate serves as an electronic “passport” that establishes an online entity’s credentials when doing business on the Web. When an Internet user attempts to send confidential information to a Web server, the user’s browser accesses the server’s digital certificate and establishes a secure connection.

An SSL certificate contains vital information like the certificate’s holders name, the serial number and expiration date of the certificate, a copy of the certificate holder’s public key and the digital signature of the certificate-issuing authority.

Online security is paramount for just about any website and in order build credibility as a reliable online website, an SSL certificate becomes indispensable. For an online store, an SSL certificate is an absolute must in order to accept credit cards and online orders. An SSL certificate is also required if the website collects sensitive data like addresses, license numbers, ID numbers, passwords etc. Furthermore, any online business that needs to comply with security requirements and privacy or build trust among your online customers; an SSL certificate becomes vital.

Godaddy offers 3 types of SSL certificates: Standard, Deluxe and Premium.

The Standard SSL certificate: verifies domain control and secures a website. For multiple domains; the standard SSL certificate service is priced at $59.99 per year. The multiple domain SSL certificate can secure up to 100 domain names with one certificate. This certificate however is not recommended for websites whose content is not related to one another. For a single domain; the price tag is $19.99 per year for a plan period of 1 year. For a period of 2, 3, 4 and 5 years; the service is priced at $17.99 per year and for a period of 10 years; the service is priced at $15.99 per year. For the unlimited SSL certificate, the fee is $199.99 per year for a certificate length of 1 year. For a certificate length of 2, 3, 4 and 5 years; the price is $179.99 per year. For a 10 year period the fee is priced at $159.99 per year. With an unlimited sub domain SSL certificate; the domain owner may secure his website as well as multiple sub domains.

The service requires a Domain Only Validation which means that before using a certificate, the Certificate Authority authenticates that the requesting entity is authorized to use the domain for which the certificate has been requested for. The application process for the Standard SSL certificate is fairly simple and fast, and does not require any telephone verification or documents. The verification process is completely automated and the domain name and domain name control is automatically verified. The certificate is issued within a matter of minutes and comes with a $2000 warranty and up to 256 bit encryption.

Deluxe SSL certificate: The Deluxe SSL certificate verifies the domain control and identifies as well as secures the website. For a single domain; the certificate is priced at $89.99 per year for a length of 1 year. For a certificate length of 2 years and 3 years; the charges are $74.99 per year and $66.66 per year respectively. For multiple domains; the certificates comes at $199.99 per year. The Multiple Domain SSL certificate can secure up to 100 domains with a single certificate. This certificate however is not recommended for websites whose content is not related to one another. For the unlimited sub domains (main domain and all sub domains), the price tag is $299.99 per year. For certificate lengths of 2 years and 3 years; the charges are $269.99 per year and $239.99 per year respectively. The certificate is a high assurance certificate and undergoes a complete company validation process. The certificate is issued within 2 to 4 hours. The application process requires company or individual identification documents by fax as well telephone verification. Furthermore, the verification process is done manually and the domain name and domain name control, identity of requesting person or company, and authority to make request is verified. The certificate contains the domain name, domain control, requesting company or individual as well as the location of the requestor. It comes with a $2000 warranty as well as up to 256 bit encryption.

The Premium SSL certificate offers the highest and most advanced level of online assurance to the website’s online customers. For a single domain; the certificate is priced at $499.99 per year for a 1 year certificate length and for 2 years of certificate length; the yearly charges are $399.99. The certificate offers extended validation for businesses, the new green address bar and is issued within 2-4 hours. This certificate is currently available only to corporations and requires a letter from the attorney or accountant of the company. A verification phone call is also an essential prerequisite. The verification process for this certificate is highly extensive as the organization’s identity, the validity of the request and the overall legitimacy of the business undergoes a complete verification. The certificate comprises of the company’s legal name, registration number and contact information. It comes with a $2000 warranty and up to 256 bit encryption.

The GoDaddy SSL certificates are based on an unbreakable 128 bit and high grade 256 bit encryption and offers 99% browser recognition. Customer support is available 24/7 by a trained and expert staff.

The GoDaddy SSL certificates are used by globally renowned companies like Toyota, Dominoes Pizza, Lee, Xerox, GMAC, escrow.com, E-Loan, NASCAR, Hooters, eHarmony and many others.

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