SAN certificates for SSL, also known as multi-domain certificates, allow businesses to secure multiple domains and subdomains with one certificate under a master domain. SAN certificates are a cost-effective solution for businesses that operate multiple websites and solutions on different domains.
SAN should not be confused with Wildcard solutions, where a single certificate can secure an unlimited number of subdomains under a main domain. SAN certificates can cover several top-level domains and also specific subdomains under these domains.
However, it is possible to combine SAN and Wildcard solutions: A wildcard domain can be added as a subdomain in a SAN solution under a main domain.
For businesses that track many domains, multi-domain certificates can make it easier to track SSL certificates while reducing costs. SAN solutions are flexible and allow you to change, remove or add domains on the fly.
SAN certificates are suitable for, among other things:
Companies with multiple websites that belong together
Organizations with one main site and local landing pages
Companies with separate websites in different countries
Online stores with multiple domains
Commfides offers SAN solutions for all three security levels for SSL certificates:
DV (Domain Validation): Basic protection, ideal for smaller websites.
OV (Organization Validation): More secure solution that also verifies your organization’s identity.
EV (Extended Validation): Highest level of security for SSL certificates
OV certificates combine security and efficiency and are the middle tier of SSL.
The thorough approval process for OV certificates is designed with websites in mind that require security and trust in the organization, but do not primarily handle transactions or data that require the highest level of security.
Some examples:
- B2B companies
- Consulting companies
- Software providers
OV certificates are priced at an intermediate level for SSL certificates, between DV and EV. This also applies to the complexity of the approval process and the waiting time. The process usually takes 1-3 days and the certificates must be renewed regularly.
Once you as a business customer have been validated, the validation will be valid for one year, and your company will be able to receive new certificates almost immediately. As a customer of our ordering portal for SSL certificates, the EPKI portal, you can handle the orders yourself and greatly reduce the processing time.
