Domain Validated (DV SSL) certificates are the most basic type and are usually the quickest and easiest to obtain. They only validate the ownership of the domain, ensuring that the website belongs to the certificate applicant.
Organization Validated (OV SSL) certificates provide a higher level of assurance as the Certificate Authority (CA) conducts additional checks to verify the organization’s identity. This includes verifying the organization’s legal existence and physical address, making them ideal for businesses looking to establish trust with their customers.
Extended Validation (EV SSL) certificates offer the highest level of assurance and prominently display the organization’s name in the browser’s address bar. The rigorous validation process includes verifying legal entity existence, physical address, and more. Websites with EV SSL certificates are considered more secure and trustworthy.
