SDH SSL Certificates

Secure connections.
Clear choices.

SSL/TLS certificates for your websites, portals and services. Choose the names you need to secure and the identity verification that fits your requirements.

One to five years prepaid · Full payment upfront · Installation not included

A server, certificate and browser connection with a translucent padlock representing SSL and TLS.

Eight certificates. Your coverage.

Choose your certificate and prepaid term.

Compare the names you need to secure and the level of identity verification. Every selected term is paid in full upfront. Installation is not included.

8 of 8 certificates · 1 year prepaid

Prices in USD. Annual equivalent and full upfront total shown.

DV

SDH Standard SSL

Domain validation for one website name.

VALIDATION
Domain validation (DV)
COVERAGE
One domain, including its eligible www/non-www pair.
GREAT FOR
Personal websites

$13.20USD / year equivalent

$13.20 USD total upfront
1 year prepaid

DV

SDH Multi-Domain SSL

Bring three eligible names into one DV certificate.

VALIDATION
Domain validation (DV)
COVERAGE
Three domain or subdomain names; extra SANs require a quotation.
GREAT FOR
Personal websites

$43.19USD / year equivalent

$43.19 USD total upfront
1 year prepaid

OV

SDH High Assurance SSL

Organization validation for one business website.

VALIDATION
Organization validation (OV)
COVERAGE
One domain, including its eligible www/non-www pair.
GREAT FOR
Business websites

$43.19USD / year equivalent

$43.19 USD total upfront
1 year prepaid

DV

SDH Standard Wildcard SSL

Domain validation for a base domain and its first-level subdomains.

VALIDATION
Domain validation (DV)
COVERAGE
One base domain and its eligible first-level subdomains.
GREAT FOR
Personal websites

$99.89USD / year equivalent

$99.89 USD total upfront
1 year prepaid

EV

SDH EV SSL

Extended organization checks for one domain.

VALIDATION
Extended validation (EV)
COVERAGE
One domain, including its eligible www/non-www pair.
GREAT FOR
Ecommerce websites

$92.39USD / year equivalent

$92.39 USD total upfront
1 year prepaid

OV

SDH OV Multi-Domain SSL

Organization validation across three eligible names.

VALIDATION
Organization validation (OV)
COVERAGE
Three domain or subdomain names; extra SANs require a quotation.
GREAT FOR
Business websites

$95.99USD / year equivalent

$95.99 USD total upfront
1 year prepaid

EV

SDH EV Multi-Domain SSL

Extended organization checks across three eligible names.

VALIDATION
Extended validation (EV)
COVERAGE
Three domain or subdomain names; extra SANs require a quotation.
GREAT FOR
Ecommerce websites

$196.79USD / year equivalent

$196.79 USD total upfront
1 year prepaid

OV

SDH OV Wildcard SSL

Organization validation for a base domain and its first-level subdomains.

VALIDATION
Organization validation (OV)
COVERAGE
One base domain and its eligible first-level subdomains.
GREAT FOR
Business websites

$199.99USD / year equivalent

$199.99 USD total upfront
1 year prepaid

Full payment for the selected term is due upfront as a one-time charge. Renewal is arranged manually; pricing will be confirmed before renewal. A prepaid subscription is the service period, not the uninterrupted validity of one certificate. Later reissuance and installation may be required under issuer and browser rules. Extra names for multi-domain products are quoted separately. Your selected certificate, prepaid term and USD total are carried forward.

Understand the connection

What is an SSL certificate?

An SSL/TLS certificate helps a browser confirm the server it is connecting to and establish an encrypted connection. TLS is today’s protocol; SSL remains the familiar product name.

With HTTPS correctly configured, information such as login details and form submissions travels through an encrypted connection between browser and server. Identity checks vary by certificate type.

A browser and server joined by a glass encrypted connection with a padlock.

A practical selection guide

How to choose an SSL certificate.

Start with your required names and identity checks. Your hosting administrator can help confirm whether a certificate is compatible with your environment.

Single-domain, multiple-domain and first-level wildcard coverage shown beside an organization identity document.

Choose the identity verification you need.

Domain validation · DV

Checks control of the requested domain. A practical choice when your requirement is encrypted connections without verified organization identity in the certificate.

Organization validation · OV

Adds verification of the organization’s identity. Useful when your business or procurement requirements call for verified organization information.

Extended validation · EV

Applies more extensive organization checks under CA requirements. Choose it when this level of identity assurance is specifically required.

The difference is identity verification. DV can secure login and ecommerce traffic too. No validation level promises a green address bar, a browser-displayed company name or a search ranking improvement.

A manual process with clear responsibilities

SSL certification in four easy steps.

Domain validation is often faster after successful verification. Organization checks can take business days; issuance timing depends on the CA and the information supplied.

Four connected certificate-workflow stations: a request, validation, an issued certificate and a server with installation tools.
  1. Choose and arrange your order

    Select the coverage and prepaid term. Review the final order details and pay the full selected term upfront. SDH processes certificate requests manually.

  2. Prepare the certificate request

    You or your hosting administrator generate a CSR and supply the domain or SAN names. Never submit a private key or account password in checkout or an ordinary enquiry.

  3. Complete the validation

    Prove control of the requested names. OV and EV also require organization checks. SDH coordinates the order; the certificate authority decides issuance.

  4. Install and check HTTPS

    You or your hosting administrator install the certificate and chain and verify HTTPS. Installation is not included. Reissued certificates may need installation again during a multi-year subscription.

What comes with an SSL certificate?

The ordered certificate provides the listed coverage and validation. Installation work and ongoing website care have a separate scope.

Certificate features

  • The coverage and DV, OV or EV validation listed for the selected product.
  • Issued certificate files and the applicable certificate chain.
  • Supported reissuance, subject to issuer rules and successful verification.
  • Compatibility with supported browsers and devices when the certificate and server are correctly configured.
  • An issuer site seal only where available and licensed for the selected product.

Services not included

  • Certificate installation and deployment, including later reissued certificates.
  • Server repairs, website remediation and mixed-content fixes.
  • Continuous monitoring or managed certificate lifecycle services.
  • Automatic expiry reminders, automatic recurring billing or managed renewal.
  • Extra SAN names or separately requested technical assistance.

A CA warranty, where applicable, has its own conditions. It is not general cyber insurance or an automatic payment if a website is compromised. Reissuance support does not include SDH installation labour.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers about SSL.

Check coverage, validation and installation responsibilities before you arrange a certificate.

Prism Wings Dot in the ssl certificate pose.
Dot’s SSL guide

List every domain and subdomain that needs HTTPS. Your prepaid term and each certificate’s validity are separate, so plan for reissuance and installation.

What is the difference between SSL and TLS?

TLS is the modern protocol used to encrypt connections. SSL is its older predecessor, but the name SSL certificate is still widely used for certificates that support modern HTTPS connections using TLS.

What does an SSL certificate protect?

A correctly configured certificate helps encrypt information travelling between a browser and server and authenticate the destination. It does not secure every part of a website: software updates, access controls, malware protection and backups remain separate responsibilities.

How do DV, OV and EV differ?

DV checks control of a domain. OV also checks the organization’s identity. EV applies more extensive organization checks under the certificate authority’s requirements. These levels primarily change identity validation, rather than simply increasing encryption strength. DV can protect login and ecommerce traffic.

Do I need paid SSL if my hosting includes an automated DV certificate?

An included, correctly configured DV certificate may be sufficient for your website. A paid product can be useful when you need verified organization identity, a particular coverage arrangement or other specific certificate requirements. Free certificates are not inherently less secure because they are free.

Does one certificate cover www and non-www?

The single-domain products include an eligible www/non-www pair for the selected domain. Other subdomains are not automatically covered. On multi-domain products, aliases and subdomains can count as separate names, so confirm the requested list before ordering.

Can a wildcard cover another domain or deeper subdomains?

A wildcard for example.com covers the base domain and eligible first-level names such as shop.example.com and mail.example.com. It does not automatically cover example.org or deeper names such as app.shop.example.com. Choose coverage for every required name.

How many names are included in multi-domain SSL?

The listed multi-domain products include three domain or subdomain names. Extra SAN names need a separate quotation. Check whether each www alias and subdomain uses an included name; do not assume aliases are free additions.

What is a CSR, and who generates it?

A certificate signing request contains the public information needed to request a certificate. You or your hosting administrator normally generate it on the intended hosting platform. Keep its associated private key private; do not paste private keys or account passwords into an order or enquiry.

Do I need a dedicated IP address?

Many modern hosting platforms use Server Name Indication, or SNI, to support multiple HTTPS websites on one IP address. A dedicated IP is not a universal requirement. Your administrator should check the hosting configuration and any older clients or applications that must connect.

Is installation included?

No. You or your hosting administrator install the issued certificate and chain, configure HTTPS and check the result. Installation, server repair, mixed-content remediation and continuous certificate management are separate unless expressly agreed. You may ask SDH about assistance without assuming it is included or free.

How long does validation take?

Issuance depends on successful validation and the certificate authority’s review. DV is often faster after domain control is verified. OV and EV require additional organization checks and may take business days. SDH does not promise a fixed issuance time.

What does purchasing one to five years mean?

You prepay in full for the selected subscription period, with a one-time full-term charge. It does not produce one certificate valid for that entire period. Individual certificates follow current issuer and browser validity rules, so later reissuance and installation may be required.

Will I need reissuance during my subscription?

Yes, when required by issuer or browser rules or a relevant certificate change. SDH coordinates reissuance manually under the issuer’s rules. Installing a replacement remains your or your hosting administrator’s responsibility; a supported CA reissue does not include installation labour.

What happens at renewal?

Renewal is arranged manually; pricing will be confirmed before renewal. New validation and issuance steps may be required. The current prepaid price does not guarantee a future renewal price, and the service does not include automatic recurring billing or managed renewal.

Can I move a certificate to another server?

Moving may involve securely transferring the appropriate certificate files and private key, or generating a new CSR and requesting reissuance. Your administrator should follow issuer and platform requirements. Confirm eligibility, name changes and any separate work before proceeding.

Does HTTPS guarantee my site is malware-free?

No. HTTPS protects the connection in transit when correctly configured. A website can still contain malware, vulnerable software or harmful content. Keep website security, maintenance, access management and backup measures in place.

What do I need for OV or EV?

You need domain control and an organization whose identity can be verified under the certificate authority’s rules. The CA may request business information, contact verification or supporting documents depending on your situation. Exact requirements are confirmed during validation; do not send identity documents through an ordinary website enquiry.

Who issues the certificate?

SSL.com is the issuing certificate authority for these products. SDH is the seller and your customer contact. The CA checks the required information and issues the certificate; issuance remains subject to its requirements and decision.

Need help choosing?

Tell SDH which domains and subdomains need protection, whether organization verification is required and which hosting platform you use. We can review the certificate fit with you.

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