EV SSL Certificate
The SSL is a technology that provides security and establishes encrypted links between computer networks. One type of SSL is the Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate, which provides strong encryption and higher assurance of your website's legitimacy.
HostGator is pleased to offer EV SSL with a 2048-bit signature and up to 256-bit encryption to protect your site and your customers' trust. Installation is free with a limited warranty totaling $1,750,000!
| EV SSL | |
|---|---|
| Registration | 1 Year |
| Price | $239.88/yr* |
| Warranty | $1,750,000 limited warranty |
*Pricing is subject to change—please visit https://www.hostgator.com/ssl-certificates for the current introductory/sign-up offer for Premium SSL. For the most up-to-date renewal pricing, visit your Renewal Center.
Note: 1 hostname is associated with an EV SSL Certificate.
Features of an EV SSL
- You can associate one (1) hostname with your Extended Validation SSL Certificate. A hostname can be a domain name (for example, yoursitesdomain.com) or a subdomain (for example, secure.yoursitesdomain.com).
- Best of all, when people visit your site in secure mode (HTTPS), modern browsers will show a green address bar indicating the highest security level for an SSL Certificate.
How to Purchase an EV SSL
To help minimize the length of time that it takes for the process, we have outlined the required steps of the order below:
Step 1: Check the domain's WHOIS contact information
The WHOIS information listed on the domain requesting the SSL certificate is essential. The data contained here will be what is listed on the certificate.
If your WHOIS does not currently display the information that you would like to have listed on the certificate, you will need to update the WHOIS contact information at your domain’s current registrar.
For domains with WHOIS Privacy enabled, you can disable it, or you may provide us with a screenshot of the domain control panel showing your contact information.
Please also be aware that the SSL will only list your registered company name. If you want the DBA listed, it must be registered under the legal company name.
Due to the new SSL validation methods put into place by our SSL provider, we are required to send an email to one of the following addresses to verify your ownership of the domain:
Step 2: List your company on any of the following public-facing directories
Our SSL provider will make a call to a number listed in a publicly facing directory. The following are the preferred directory listings to use:
Step 3: Contact HostGator to start the order process
After you have checked the domain's WHOIS information and added your company to a public directory, contact HostGator by phone or chat to initiate the EV SSL certificate ordering process.
During the contact, a ticket will be sent to you to track the order and obtain the required information, as outlined in the following steps, so our SSL team can issue the EV SSL certificate.
Step 4: Provide information regarding the company
When replying to your HostGator EV SSL order ticket, please include as much as possible from the following list.
- DBA (Does Business As):
- Company Registration Number (UK):
- DUNS Number:
- Date of Incorporation (YYYY-MM-DD):
- Jurisdiction of Incorporation:
- City / Town:
- State / Province / County:
- Country:
Applicant Representative Details (required for callback)
- Title:
- First Name:
- Last Name:
- Email Address:
- Telephone Number:
- Fax Number:
- Directory Link:
- Days and Times You Are Available to be Reached at the Number in the Directory Listing:
Why choose an EV SSL?
An Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate provides the same secure connection and strong encryption as other SSL certificates.
However, EV certificates are designed to provide a higher standard of assurance for visitors by positively authenticating the business behind the domain. Using an EV SSL provides users with valid information to confirm that your website is legitimate. They would most likely have the impression that they can place their full trust and confidence in you and do business with you. The ultimate goal is to give your website's online presence a strong sense of security.
In 2019, many browsers stopped using the green bar to visually indicate that a site was secure with an EV SSL certificate. Although the visual cue is no longer present, users can find more information about SSL to ensure they are viewing an authentic site.