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Compare coverage, identity checks, annual equivalent rates and the full upfront price for your selected prepaid subscription. The full selected term is paid upfront. Change certificates or terms without losing your place.
Match coverage and identity requirements first, then compare the full price for the same prepaid term. Installation is separate.
Coverage, identity checks and the full price.
DV, OV and EV primarily differ in identity validation. They are not a simple ladder of encryption strength. Compare the names you need and the identity requirements for your organization.
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| Certificate | SDH Standard Wildcard SSL | SDH Standard SSL |
|---|---|---|
| Validation | Domain validation (DV) | Domain validation (DV) |
| Included names | One base domain and its eligible first-level subdomains. | One domain, including its eligible www/non-www pair. |
| Wildcard coverage | One base domain and eligible first-level subdomains | Not included |
| Business verification | Domain control checked; no verified organization identity | Domain control checked; no verified organization identity |
| Extra domains | Choose a multi-domain product for other domain names | Choose a multi-domain product for other domain names |
| Great for | Personal websites | Personal websites |
| Selected term | 1 year prepaid · full payment upfront | 1 year prepaid · full payment upfront |
| Total upfront | $99.89 USD One-time full-term payment | $13.20 USD One-time full-term payment |
| Annual equivalent | $99.89 USD / year equivalent | $13.20 USD / year equivalent |
| Renewal | Arranged manually. Renewal pricing will be confirmed before renewal. | Arranged manually. Renewal pricing will be confirmed before renewal. |
| Issuing CA | SSL.com. The CA validates and issues; SDH is your seller and contact. | SSL.com. The CA validates and issues; SDH is your seller and contact. |
| Installation | Not included. Your hosting administrator installs the certificate and chain. | Not included. Your hosting administrator installs the certificate and chain. |
| Validation requirements | Control of each requested domain and an accessible validation method | Control of each requested domain and an accessible validation method |
| Next step | Installation is not included. Order NowProduct details for SDH Standard Wildcard SSL | Installation is not included. Order NowProduct details for SDH Standard SSL |
The subscription term is separate from each certificate’s validity. Reissuance and installation may be needed during a multi-year subscription. Prices show the USD annual equivalent and full upfront total; the full selected term is paid upfront in one payment. Renewal prices and extra SAN charges are quoted separately.