SSL
SSL Certificates are essential for securing websites by encrypting data transferred between users and servers. It activates HTTPS and the padlock icon in browsers, enhancing customer trust and protecting sensitive information.
Our SSL solutions range from DV, OV to EV certificates, and are compatible with all major browsers and platforms.
Whether you run an e-commerce site or a login-based portal, SSL is a must-have for compliance, SEO, and security.
What is an SSL Certificate?
An SSL Certificate, more accurately referred to today as a TLS Certificate, is a digital certificate used by a website or server to establish an authenticated, encrypted HTTPS connection with a user's browser. It helps the browser verify the certificate-bound domain and enables TLS protection for data transmitted over that connection.
SSL Certificate vs Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
SSL/TLS certificates and Digital Signature Certificates both use public-key cryptography and digital certificates, but they serve different purposes. They should not be treated as the same product simply because both use certificate-based security.
| SSL/TLS Certificate | Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) |
|---|---|
| Used to authenticate a website/server | Used to authenticate a signer |
| Enables HTTPS communication | Used to digitally sign documents, forms or transactions |
| Protects data transmitted through a TLS connection | Helps establish signer identity and document integrity |
| Installed on a web server or supported infrastructure | Usually used through an approved signing environment or secure signing medium |
| Primarily associated with website/server security | Primarily associated with digital signing and electronic authentication |
If your requirement is to secure a website with HTTPS, you need an SSL/TLS certificate. If your requirement is to digitally sign government filings, documents or transactions, you may need a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
Need a Digital Signature Certificate?Why Does Your Website Need HTTPS?
When a visitor accesses an HTTPS website, the browser and server establish a TLS-secured connection. This helps protect information exchanged through that connection from being read or modified by unauthorized parties while it is travelling across the network.
This is particularly important when a website handles information such as:
- Login credentials
- Customer information
- Contact and enquiry forms
- Account information
- Payment-related information
- Business transactions
- Application data
- Information exchanged with web applications
How Does an SSL/TLS Certificate Work?
When a user opens an HTTPS website, the browser and server perform a TLS handshake before normal application data is exchanged. During this process, the server presents its certificate and the browser checks whether the certificate is trusted, valid for the requested domain, within its validity period, and otherwise acceptable under the browser's certificate policies.
- The visitor requests an HTTPS website.
- The server presents its TLS certificate.
- The browser validates the certificate and its trust chain.
- The TLS protocol negotiates cryptographic parameters.
- The browser and server establish session keys.
- Application data is then exchanged through the secured TLS connection.
The result is an authenticated and encrypted connection between the browser and the server, subject to correct server and application configuration.
Get SSL Setup AssistanceKey Benefits of an SSL/TLS Certificate
HTTPS Protection
Enables your website to use HTTPS and establish TLS-secured connections with visitors.
Data-in-Transit Security
Helps protect information travelling between a visitor's browser and your web server.
Website Authentication
The certificate helps the browser verify the domain identity represented by the certificate.
Visitor Confidence
HTTPS provides a familiar secure connection indicator and helps visitors distinguish a properly configured HTTPS connection from an unsecured HTTP connection.
Better Web Security Foundation
HTTPS is an important foundation for secure websites, applications, APIs and authentication systems.
SEO Compatibility
HTTPS is supported by modern search engines and is one of the signals Google has used in its ranking systems. It should be implemented primarily for security rather than treated as a standalone SEO technique.
Types of SSL/TLS Certificates
Choosing an SSL certificate should start with the number of domains, subdomains and systems you need to secure, followed by the level of identity validation required.
1. Domain Validated (DV) SSL Certificate
A Domain Validated certificate verifies that the applicant has control over the domain. DV certificates are commonly suitable for websites where domain-level validation is sufficient.
Suitable for:
- Blogs
- Personal websites
- Small business websites
- Landing pages
- Websites that do not require organization identity information in the certificate
2. Organization Validated (OV) SSL Certificate
OV certificates involve validation of the organization as well as control of the domain. They can be appropriate for businesses and organizations that want organization identity information validated as part of the certificate issuance process.
Suitable for:
- Company websites
- Corporate portals
- Business applications
- Organizations that require organization validation
3. Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate
EV certificates involve more extensive identity validation than DV certificates. They are designed for organizations that require a higher level of verified organizational identity within the certificate information.
Modern browsers no longer use the old concept of a permanent green address bar to identify EV certificates. Therefore, EV should not be marketed on the basis of a “green address bar”.
Discuss EV Requirements4. Wildcard SSL Certificate
A wildcard certificate can secure a domain and eligible subdomains covered by the certificate. For example, a certificate for *.example.com can cover subdomains such as www.example.com, shop.example.com, and portal.example.com, subject to certificate terms and configuration.
Wildcard SSL can be useful when an organization operates multiple subdomains under the same domain and wants to simplify certificate management.
Get Wildcard SSL Quote5. Multi-Domain SSL / SAN Certificate
A Multi-Domain or SAN certificate can secure multiple domain names or IP addresses where permitted by the certificate and applicable validation rules. This can be useful for organizations managing several web properties from a common certificate strategy.
Ask About Multi-Domain SSLWhich SSL Certificate Is Right for Your Website?
| Website Requirement | Common SSL Choice |
|---|---|
| Personal website or blog | DV SSL |
| Small business website | DV or OV SSL depending on identity requirements |
| Corporate website | OV SSL may be appropriate |
| Multiple subdomains | Wildcard SSL |
| Multiple domains | Multi-Domain / SAN SSL |
| Organization requiring enhanced identity validation | EV SSL where appropriate |
There is no single “best SSL certificate” for every website. The correct certificate depends on your domain structure, validation requirements, infrastructure and certificate management needs.
Let Us Recommend the Right SSLWho Should Buy an SSL Certificate?
Any website owner can use an SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS. It becomes particularly important where visitors interact with the website or where information is exchanged.
- eCommerce websites
- Business websites
- Customer login portals
- SaaS platforms
- Online applications
- Membership websites
- Educational platforms
- Websites with enquiry or registration forms
What Is Required to Get an SSL Certificate?
Requirements depend on the certificate type and the validation method selected by the Certificate Authority.
For DV SSL
- Valid domain name
- Proof of control over the domain
- Access to an approved domain validation method
- Certificate Signing Request (CSR), where required
For OV or EV SSL
- Valid domain name
- Domain control validation
- Organization information
- Business identity verification as required by the Certificate Authority
- CSR and server information where applicable
- Additional verification documents when requested by the CA
What Is a CSR and Why Is It Required?
A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is generated on the server or system where the certificate will be used. It contains information required for certificate issuance, including the public key and requested certificate identity information.
The corresponding private key is generated and retained on the server or secure system. The private key should never be shared with an SSL provider or an unauthorized person.
Need Help Generating a CSR?SSL Certificate Installation and Configuration
Purchasing an SSL certificate is only one part of securing a website. The certificate must also be correctly installed and the web server must be configured to use HTTPS.
Depending on your hosting environment, configuration may include:
- Installing the server certificate
- Installing the required intermediate certificate chain
- Configuring the private key
- Enabling HTTPS
- Redirecting HTTP traffic to HTTPS where appropriate
- Checking certificate and chain validity
- Resolving mixed-content issues
- Testing the website after deployment
We can assist with certificate installation and configuration for supported hosting and server environments.
Get Installation SupportSSL Certificate Renewal and Replacement
Publicly trusted TLS certificates have limited validity periods. Certificate management therefore requires timely renewal and replacement before expiry.
An expired certificate can cause browsers to display security warnings and can interrupt access to websites or applications that depend on a valid certificate.
Modern certificate management also requires attention to changing industry requirements. The CA/Browser Forum continues to revise the rules governing publicly trusted TLS certificates. For example, the current Baseline Requirements include updated rules around validation-data reuse and certificate issuance.
Renew My SSL CertificateWhat an SSL Certificate Does — and Does Not — Protect
SSL/TLS Helps With
- Encrypting data transmitted through the TLS connection
- Authenticating the certificate-bound website identity
- Detecting certain forms of modification during protected communication
- Establishing HTTPS connections
SSL/TLS Does Not Automatically
- Secure vulnerable website code
- Protect a compromised server
- Prevent every type of phishing attack
- Protect a database from unauthorized access
- Replace strong passwords or access controls
- Guarantee that a website is legitimate merely because it uses HTTPS
Website security works best when TLS is combined with secure application development, server security, access controls, patch management, backups, monitoring and appropriate security testing.
Discuss Website Security RequirementsDoes SSL Improve SEO?
HTTPS is a positive technical requirement for modern websites and has been used by Google as a ranking signal. However, installing an SSL certificate does not guarantee higher search rankings.
SEO performance still depends on many factors including useful content, search intent, technical accessibility, website performance, mobile usability, internal linking, structured data, authority and overall page experience.
Therefore, SSL should be implemented first for security and user protection, with its SEO benefit treated as an additional advantage.
Make Your Website HTTPS ReadyCommon SSL Errors We Can Help Resolve
- Certificate expired
- Certificate does not match the domain
- Incomplete certificate chain
- Mixed content warnings
- HTTPS not configured correctly
- Incorrect certificate installation
- Private-key mismatch
- Wrong certificate installed on the server
- Renewed certificate not deployed
- Subdomain not covered by the selected certificate
Our SSL Certificate Process
1. Requirement Check
We review your domain, subdomains, website type and certificate requirement.
2. Certificate Selection
We help select DV, OV, EV, Wildcard or Multi-Domain SSL according to your requirement.
3. Validation & Issuance
Domain or organization validation is completed according to the selected certificate.
4. Installation Support
We assist with certificate deployment and HTTPS configuration where supported.
Why Choose e-Filing Infotech for SSL Certificates?
Selecting an SSL certificate is not only about price. The certificate must match your domain structure and technical environment, and the installation must be completed correctly.
- Guidance for selecting the appropriate certificate type
- Domain and certificate requirement assistance
- Support during certificate validation
- Installation and configuration assistance
- Renewal and replacement support
- Support for common certificate configuration issues
- Solutions for individual websites as well as business environments
Our objective is simple: help you obtain the certificate that fits your website instead of selling a certificate type that you may not actually need.
Talk to an SSL ExpertRelated Digital Security Services
If your requirement goes beyond website encryption, you may also need a Digital Signature Certificate, secure USB token, cloud-based signing or enterprise document-signing solution.
Secure Your Website with the Right SSL Certificate
Not sure whether you need DV, OV, EV, Wildcard or Multi-Domain SSL? Tell us your domain structure and website requirement. Our team can help you identify the suitable certificate and explain the validation and installation process.
Secure Website Communication Starts with HTTPS
SSL may be the term most people recognize, but today's website security relies on TLS. A properly issued and configured TLS certificate enables HTTPS, authenticates the certificate-bound website identity, and protects data transmitted through the secured connection.
The right certificate depends on your domain structure, identity-validation requirements, subdomains, number of domains and technical environment. If you are unsure which SSL certificate fits your website, getting the requirement reviewed before purchase can prevent unnecessary cost and configuration problems.
Get the Right SSL CertificateNote: SSL/TLS certificate availability, validation procedures, certificate lifecycles and technical requirements are governed by the issuing Certificate Authority and applicable browser/industry standards. Requirements may change over time. We confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application.
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