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People are getting smart about online security. More and more of them are looking for the padlock icon and “https” prefix in the address bar of their browser before submitting personal information online. If your Web site doesn’t have an SSL Certificate, visitors may leave before making a purchase, creating an account or even signing up for a newsletter. But you can change all that with an SSL from GoDaddy.com.

Software publishers: Protect your code with a Code Signing Certificate.

Choose your SSL Certificate! Why you need a SSL Certificate See SSL comparison chart
Top Ten Reasons to buy a GoDaddy.com SSL


Standard SSL Deluxe SSL Premium SSL
Verifies domain control &
secures your site.
Verifies your domain control
& identity & secures your site.
The highest level of online
assurance for your customers.


Single - List Price $49.99/yr
New Purchase $29.99/yr

Single - List Price $89.99/yr

Single - List Price $99.99/yr

1 Yr: $29.99/yr Save 40%‡ 2 Yrs: $27.49/yr Save 45%‡ 3 Yrs: $27.49/yr Save 45%‡ 4 Yrs: $27.49/yr Save 45%‡ 5 Yrs: $27.49/yr Save 45%‡ 1 Yr: $89.99/yr 2 Yrs: $74.99/yr Save 16%‡ 3 Yrs: $66.66/yr Save 25%‡ 1 Yr: $99.99/yr 2 Yrs: $74.99/yr Save 25%‡

Multiple Domain
List Price $89.99/yr

Multiple Domain
List Price $199.99/yr


Number of domains:
Up to 5 domains Up to 10 domains Up to 15 domains Up to 20 domains Up to 30 domains Up to 40 domains Up to 50 domains Up to 100 domains


Certificate Length:
1 Yr: $89.99/yr 2 Yrs: $80.99/yr Save 9%‡3 Yrs: $71.99/yr Save 19%‡4 Yrs: $71.99/yr Save 19%‡5 Yrs: $71.99/yr Save 19%‡


Number of domains:
Up to 5 domains Up to 10 domains Up to 15 domains Up to 20 domains Up to 30 domains Up to 40 domains Up to 50 domains Up to 100 domains


Certificate Length:
1 Yr: $199.99/yr 2 Yrs: $179.99/yr Save 9%‡3 Yrs: $159.99/yr Save 19%‡


Includes Free temporary
Standard SSL‡‡

Unlimited Subdomains
List Price $199.99/yr

Unlimited Subdomains
List Price $299.99/yr


1 Yr: $199.99/yr 2 Yrs: $179.99/yr Save 10%‡ 3 Yrs: $179.99/yr Save 10%‡ 4 Yrs: $179.99/yr Save 10%‡ 5 Yrs: $179.99/yr Save 10%‡
1 Yr: $299.99/yr 2 Yrs: $269.99/yr Save 10%‡ 3 Yrs: $239.99/yr Save 20%‡



Plan Features


• Domain-Only Validation
• Issued within minutes
• View Site Seal Options
Plan Features


• High-Assurance Certificate
• Company (or Individual) Validation
• Can be issued within 2-4 hours
• View Site Seal Options

Plan Features


• Extended Validation for U.S.-based
Businesses
• New Green Address Bar
• Includes Free temporary
Standard SSL‡‡
• View Site Seal Options





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Premium Extended Validation Certificate
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All GoDaddy.com SSL Certificates:
Are Affordable – See why our prices are so low.
Provide Warranty Information.
Are based on virtually unbreakable 128-bit and high grade 256-bit encryption.
Offer 99% browser recognition.
Are supported live, 24/7, by our expert staff.
Do not rely on third parties for their Public Key Infrastructure; our Certificate Authority owns its Trusted Root.


Play SSL Certificates




Standard SSL
Deluxe SSL
Premium SSL
Site Seal Options









Application
Process Simple and fast
• Fax document not required.
• No telephone verification required.
• See Application
Thorough and complete
• Company or individual identification docs may be required by fax.
• Must be able to receive verification telephone call.
• See Application
Highest level of online assurance for your customers
• Typically requires a letter from your attorney or accountant.
• Must be able to receive a verification phone call.
• See Application

Verification
Process Automated Verification Process
• Verifies domain name and domain name control.
Manual Verification Process
• Verifies domain name and domain name control, identity of requesting person or company, and authority to make request.
Extensive Verification Process
• Verifies your organization's identity, the validity of your request and the overall legitimacy of your business.

Certificate Contains only the domain name Contains domain name and domain control
• Requesting company/individual
• Location of requestor
Contains company's legal name, registration number and contact information
Time of Issue Turbo-Fast! Issued in minutes Issued in 2-4 hours Variable, depending on documentation requirements
Warranty $2000
$2000 $2000
Encryption Up to 256-bit Up to 256-bit Up to 256-bit


Standard SSL Protection
Verisign® Thawte GeoTrust® Network
Solutions
Price ON SALE!
$29.99 n/a $149.00 $249.00 n/a
Encryption 256-bit n/a 256-bit 256-bit n/a
Issuance Speed within minutes n/a within minutes 10 min or less n/a
Browser
Recognition/Ubiquity 99% n/a 99% 99% n/a
Reissue Period Free/cert
lifetime n/a Free/cert
lifetime Free/cert
lifetime n/a
Servers per
Certificate Unlimited n/a One One n/a

Deluxe SSL Protection
Price $89.99 $399.00 $249.00 $399.00 $199.00
Encryption 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit
Issuance Speed 2-4 hrs 2 hrs within minutes 1-2 days 1 bus. day
Browser
Recognition/Ubiquity 99% 99% 99% 99% 99%
Reissue Period Free/cert
lifetime 90 Days Free/cert
lifetime Free/cert
lifetime Free/cert
lifetime
Servers per
Certificate Unlimited One One One One

Premium (EV) SSL Protection
Price $99.99 $1,499.00 $899.00 $899.00 $499.00
Encryption 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit
Issuance Speed Variable 2 hrs 3-4 weeks 1-10 days 4-5 days
Browser
Recognition/Ubiquity 99% 99% 99% 99% 99%
Reissue Period Free/cert
lifetime 90 Days Free/cert
lifetime Free/cert
lifetime Free/cert
lifetime
Servers per
Certificate Unlimited One One One One

* Prices from official web sites on 11/13/2009.


Premium Extended Validation Certificates provide the highest level of online assurance for your customers using a process that's standardized across all certification authorities:
More extensive than any existing SSL vetting process (undertaken by any certification authority).
Verifies your organization's identity, the validity of your request and the overall legitimacy of your business.
Two types of U.S. businesses that qualify for this certificate:
Corporate registration refers to organizations which include corporations and limited liability companies.
Business entities include legally registered business entities such as LP, LLP, PC, and organizations that do business using a legally registered assumed name.
Browsers also display both the organization name and issuing certification authority.
Using the same rock-solid, 256-bit encryption technology as our Standard SSL and Deluxe SSL Certificates, Premium SSL Certificates prove that your Web site is a secure place for customers to conduct business.



Multiple Domain Certificates, also called Unified Communications Certificates (UCC), provide the most flexible class of SSL Certificates today by securing multiple domain names with one certificate.
Secure up to 100 domain names on one certificate.
Save money because the cost of one Multiple Domain Certificate, with additional domain names, is less than the cost of individual certificates for each unique domain name.
Compatible with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Communications Server.
Simplifies the process of managing multiple certificates with varying expiration dates.
Our Single, Multiple Domain and Subdomain certificates all use the same rock-solid, 256-bit encryption technology, proving that your Web site is a secure place for customers to conduct business.
NOTE: The UCC Certificate is ideal for Communication Server, Exchange Server and other Enterprise Applications, as well as for single companies or entities with many related URLs. This Certificate is not recommended for use with sites completely separate from each other (e.g. a network provider who builds Web sites for competitors).

What is a Web Server Certificate?
How does a Web Server Certificate work?
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How does the customer know that a site is secure?
How long does it take to issue an SSL Certificate?
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Customer Reviews prev<>next
"In the applicant tracking solutions market, your SSL Certificate is your bond. Applicant candidates and employers alike expect that their data is secure. So two years ago when Hirebridge needed a source for our SSL certificate, our first choice was GoDaddy.com. It just made sense. The whole process was simple and foolproof. The value was exceptional. The customer support remains unsurpassed. We can buy an SSL certificate from any vendor, but GoDaddy.com isn't just a vendor. They're our partner. Two years later, we see no reason to change."

- Jeff Kasten, Vice President
Hirebridge
"GoDaddy.com's SSL certificate is a cost effective way to ensure our customer's and franchisees' private information is more secure when they visit Cold Stone Creamery's Web site and intranet,” stated Eric Parsons, senior manager of business applications. “And while the certificate protects our customers, we've also found that GoDaddy.com shares our high standards of professionalism and customer service."

- Eric Parsons, Senior Manager of Business Applications
Coldstone Creamery
"We have now installed our EV certificate from GoDaddy.com and I wanted to share the experience with you. As a financial institution that does business on the Internet we are constantly dealing with fraud. Escrow.com wants to provide our customers the most secure site possible and the addition of the EV Cert from GoDaddy.com is part of that strategy. The EV Cert is only available to corporations who have gone through an extensive background check, are legally registered in the United States and considered to be in 'good standing.' The process of getting the cert requires work and due diligence for both the issuing and receiving party. We chose the GoDaddy.com EV Cert for a few different reasons. First, we have a long relationship with GoDaddy.com and consider them to be a top quality supplier. Second, our philosophy regarding customer support is consistent with that of GoDaddy.com, in the world of the Internet, people want to be able to talk to someone in customer support when they need to. Having live customer support that you can actually get to is very important to us. Third, the cost of the GoDaddy.com cert was very attractive when compared to some of the other offerings. And fourth, the installation process was very easy and caused no customer interference."

- Brandon W. Abbey
President & Managing Director of Escrow.com
"The GoDaddy.com cert cost less than half your competitor's and we received it in less than half the time."

- Bill Dawson
Mizuno USA, Inc
Note: If you cancel your Secure Certificate application, we will deduct a $15.00 administration fee from the refund due.

‡ Annual discounts available on NEW purchases only.
+ GoDaddy.com is rated #1 in net new SSL Certificates according to Netcraft®. ‡‡ If you cancel your Secure Certificate application, we will cancel your FREE Standard SSL certificate. The FREE Standard SSL will be removed and cancelled when the Premium SSL certificate is issued. If your Premium SSL Certificate has not been issued at the end of the initial certificate term, the Standard SSL will automatically renew at the then-current rate.

Domain Only Validation
Before issuing a certificate, the Certificate Authority authenticates that the requesting entity
is authorized to use the domain for which the certificate is being requested.


Full Company Validation
Before the Certificate Authority issues a Deluxe High-Assurance SSL certificate, the applicant's company or
personal information undergoes a rigorous authentication procedure that verifies its existence and identity.


Certificate may be issued within 2-4 hours after all required documents have been received.


Certificate issued within 2-4 hours, after all required documents have been received.


Extended Validation SSL Certificates
Premium EV SSL Certificates provide the highest level of online assurance for your
customers thanks to a process that's standardized across all certification authorities.
Using the most extensive SSL vetting process available, EV SSL Certificates are
available to two types of entities, 1) Corporate Organizations which include corporations
and limited liability companies and 2) Business Entities which do not qualify as a Corporate
Organization, but are legally registered businesses with a verifiable, registered principal
individual.

Both types of business entities need to be legally registered in the U.S. and
verified with a registered status of "Good Standing", "Active" or equivalent. A letter from
an attorney or accountant is typically required during application. The process then
verifies the organization's identity, the validity of the request and the overall legitimacy
of the business.


Multiple Sub-domains
Wildcard certificates secure unlimited sub-domains that share the same base domain and server - like www.YourPersonalDomainName.com, shop.YourPersonalDomainName.com and register.YourPersonalDomainName.com.


SSL Certificate Encryption Strength
Encryption strength from a SSL certificate is determined by the encryption level supported by the site visitor's browser and the server the Web site resides on. With the right combination of Web browser and Web server, you can establish a 256-bit encrypted secure connection using a SSL Certificate. Even with a brute-force attack, cracking a 256-bit encryption is computationally unfeasible.


SSL Certificate Warranty Protection
Our warranty program provides $2000 of financial protection for your customers if they were to suffer
financial loss as a direct result of relying on a certificate that was issued through our negligence.


Why Our Prices Are So Low
First, we run a tight ship. We choose each promotion carefully to ensure every advertising dollar pays for itself; we streamline our systems and billing processes; we don't have any frills. Second, we're straight shooters. There are no tricks in what we do; just good, old-fashioned, reliable business principles.


Wildcard SSL Certificate
A Wildcard SSL Certificate secures your site and all of your sub-domains. The Wildcard SSL Certificate works the same as a regular SSL certificate, undergoes the same validation processes, and is available for both Standard and Deluxe SSL certificates. The difference is, the Wildcard SSL Certificate extends to all of the sub-domains of your domain, like www.YourPersonalDomainName.com; shop.YourPersonalDomainName.com; register.YourPersonalDomainName.com, etc.


Multiple Domain (UCC) SSL Certificate
A Multiple Domain (UCC) SSL Certificate secures up to 100 domain names with one certificate. This certificate works the same as a regular SSL certificate, undergoes the same validation processes, and is available for both Standard and Deluxe SSL certificates. This flexible and economic certificate will secure multiple domains, such as: www.YourPersonalDomainName.com; www.YourBusinessDomainName.net; www.YourBusinessDomainName.com; shop.YourBusinessDomainName.com, etc.

NOTE: This Certificate is not recommended for use with sites whose content must be unrelated with one another.


Unlimited Subdomains (Wildcard) SSL Certificate
An Unlimited Subdomains (Wildcard) SSL Certificate secures your site and all of your subdomains. This certificate works the same as a regular SSL certificate, undergoes the same validation processes, and is available for both Standard and Deluxe SSL certificates. The difference is, the Unlimited Subdomain SSL Certificate extends to all of the sub-domains of your domain, like www.YourPersonalDomainName.com; shop.YourPersonalDomainName.com; register.YourPersonalDomainName.com, etc.


6-In-1 Certificate
Perfect for single Web sites with multiple domain aliases, 6-in-1 SSL Certificates save you money, securing your .com and matching .net, .info. biz, .us and .org with just one certificate.

Traditional SSL Certificates cause certificate security errors (scaring away potential customers) because they only work properly with a single domain. To prevent these errors, previously you had to buy a certificate for each domain you pointed to your Web site (single hosting account or IP Address). Not anymore! The following domains, for example, can ALL be applied to a single 6-in-1 Certificate:

YourPersonalDomainName.com
YourPersonalDomainName.net
YourPersonalDomainName.info
YourPersonalDomainName.biz
YourPersonalDomainName.us
YourPersonalDomainName.org


For online businesses, security has become an issue of vital importance. Internet sales increase each year but consumer fear still holds back millions of potential shoppers from purchasing online. In today's world, internet security does not only apply to eCommerce.

You need an SSL Certificate when:

You have an online store or accept online orders and credit cards.

You collect and process sensitive data such as addresses, birth dates, license numbers, ID numbers, social security numbers or passwords.

Your business partners, vendors or suppliers log in to confidential information on an extranet.

You have offices that share confidential information over an intranet.

You or your business need to comply with privacy and security requirements.

You value privacy and expect others to trust you.


Vetting
The vetting process includes validation of the requesting entity's, identity, business credentials and right to use the domain from which it runs its business.


Includes Free temporary Standard SSL‡‡ for use during vetting process of Premium SSL. The Standard SSL certificate can be issued in minutes, allowing your site to be secure today.


The access code you see is part of an additional security process GoDaddy.com has developed to protect you. Since the access code is provided as a graphic picture it cannot be read by a "script" program. As a result, these types of programs which are often used by individuals for various devious purposes, are prevented from entering our systems. Once you've keyed in the number displayed, you can proceed with your order, or obtain the information you requested.


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Assign your domain name to another registrant, right online. You can change all four contact fields for the domain at anytime.


Status Alerts
Monitor key status indicators to your domain and get instant alerts if there's any change.


Domain Locking
Prevent anyone from making changes to your domain's vital ownership/administrative information. Domain Locking blocks unauthorized or accidental transfers, and stops anyone from misdirecting your name servers.


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Enter the domain name you're interested in registering and select your TLD extension (.com, .net, .org, etc.) from the pull-down menu.


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What are SSL Certificates?
People are getting smart about online security. More and more of them are looking for the padlock icon, the “https” prefix and a green address bar in their browser before submitting personal information online. If your Web site doesn’t have an SSL Certificate, visitors may leave before making a purchase, creating an account or even signing up for a newsletter. But you can change all that with an SSL Certificate.

SSL Certificates are digital certificates that authenticate the identity of a Web site to visiting browsers and encrypt information for the server via Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology.

An SSL Cert 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 will access the server’s digital certificate and establish a secure connection.


How Can I Secure My Website?
Installing an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate from GoDaddy.com on your e-commerce Web site allows you to secure your online business and build customer confidence by securing all online transactions with up to 256-bit encryption. An SSL Certificate on your business’ Web site will ensure that sensitive data is kept safe from prying eyes via a secure server. With a GoDaddy.com SSL Certificate, customers will place more trust in your secure website.

Before issuing a certificate, GoDaddy.com rigorously authenticates the requestor’s domain control and, in the case of Deluxe High Assurance SSL Certificates, the identity and, if applicable, the business records of the certificate-requesting entity. The authentication process ensures that customers and business partners can rest assured that a Web site protected with a GoDaddy.com certificate can be trusted. Additionally, GoDaddy.com Premium Extended Validation SSL Certificates provide the highest level of online assurance – perfect for high-value e-commerce – where our standardized vetting process verifies the legitimacy and status of your registered business.

A GoDaddy.com SSL Certificate provides the security your business needs and the protection your customers deserve.
With a GoDaddy.com SSL Certificate, customers will know that you have a secure site.


What Are Extended Validation Certificates?
Premium Extended Validation Certificates provide the highest level of online assurance for your customers thanks to a process that’s standardized across all certification authorities. Using the most extensive SSL vetting process available, EV SSL certificates are available to two types of entities:

Corporate organizations, which include corporations and limited-liability companies
Business Entities, which do not qualify as a Corporate Organization, but are legally registered businesses with a verifiable, registered principal individual.
Both types of business entities need to be legally registered in the U.S. and verified with a registered status of “Good Standing,” “Active” or equivalent. A letter from an attorney or accountant is typically required during application. The process then verifies the organization’s identity, the validity of the request and the overall legitimacy of the business.

This combination of a rigorous, standardized vetting process and new browser versions displaying EV SSL-secured Web sites differently helps visitors instantly recognize that a Web site can be trusted. As Internet users become familiar with the new browser versions, they will immediately recognize the difference between Web sites that are secured with traditional SSL certificates and those that are covered by the more stringent EV SSL.