DigiCert's - Certificate Validation Process

Wendy Caudill

Modified on: Mon, 6 May, 2024 at 11:21 AM

Here is the Certificate Validation Process from DigiCert's website: Certificate Validation Process

YOUR ROLE IN THE VALIDATION PROCESS

Once you’ve placed your order, our global team of experts will start the validation process. DigiCert validates certificates according to strict guidelines put forth by the Certification Authority Browser Forum. The strictness of these guidelines means validation doesn’t happen immediately, but they’re key to ensuring the type of robust protections you rely on to keep your sites secure.

Validation times vary, but our team will work around the clock to get your certificate issued as quickly as possible—and your cooperation will help speed up the process.

Organization Validated (OV) validation process:

1. Company validation

We’ll verify that your company is who you say it is. Avoid delays by ensuring the details provided at checkout are accurate.

2. Locality validation

We’ll verify that your organization operates legally in the location you’ve provided. Avoid delays by providing up-to-date contact information and responding promptly to inquiries.

3. Telephone validation

We’ll verify your organization’s listing in an online telephone directory. Avoid delays by ensuring that the exact business name and physical address you’ve provided are accurate.

4. Domain validation

We’ll verify that the requestor is authorized to request a certificate for the domain in question. Avoid delays by responding promptly to inquiries.

5. Final verification call

Finally, we’ll verify ownership with a quick call to the number associated with your organization. Avoid delays by providing up-to-date contact information and responding promptly to inquiries.

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