TLS/SSL Certificates

Why opt for an EV SSL Certificate?

Secure Sockets Layer Certificates, or SSL Certificates, are files which, when installed on a web server, serve two purposes. First, when authenticated by a Certificate Authority, they provide reassurance to visitors that you have represented your identity correctly. Second, they also ecnrypt (and therefore secure) data exchanges between a website’s user and the server on which it is hosted.

The association of a private key (the .key file) and a public key (the .csr file), which become linked to the certificate, allows web browsers use to establish a secure connection. Visitors are also able to rely on the certificate to verify the identity of the website and its owners efficiently.

When an SSL is present, the URL begins with ‘https://’.

PacksFreeStandardProBusiness
2048-bit KeyYesYesYesYes
Online validationYesYesNoNo
Organization validationNoNoYesYes
Extended Validation ("green bar")NoNoNoYes
Transaction warrantyNoNoUp to $250,000Up to $250,000
Automated certificate managementYesNoNoNo
Can be usedOn Simple HostingEverywhereEverywhereEverywhere
Single addressFree₹1,218.91 per year₹3,580.55 per year₹27,425.52 per year
Wildcard₹12,189.12 per year₹25,901.88 per year
Multi-domain₹3,809.10 per year₹48,375.57 per year
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More info on EV Certificates

What is the difference between a regular SSL certificate and an EV SSL certificate?

There exist various levels of security available. The EV SSL certificate (or Business SSL certificate), offers the highest degree of security as it requires the most extensive verification of your identity. Thanks to this solution, the company which owns the website can guarantee to its visitors its identity is accurately represented. Many browsers will give the user additional visual cues assuring them of a secure connection when this type of certificate is present, which is indispensable for safe online purchases. Several clues will reveal the presence of an EV SSL:

  • A green inset (the text is displayed in green letters or the whole bar is green, depending on the browser) in the URL bar,
  • ‘https://’ appears alongside a padlock icon,
  • The name of the company or organization that owns the website,
  • The name of the Certificate Authority.

Who are Business SSL certificates for?

Any time an additional proof of your identity may help gain the confidence of Internet users, a Business (EV) SSL Certificate can be helpful. For some entities – such as banks, for instance – a Business SSL Certificate is even mandatory. For others – such as e-commerce sites – it may be less necessary. Organizations that might be the target of phishing attacks should always resort to an EV SSL Certificate. This is particularly true for major brands wishing to demonstrate to their customers that the website they are visiting is indeed their official website, and not the website of an impersonator.

What are the advantages of Business SSL certificates?

From the perspective of an Internet user, EV SSL certificates are reassuring. They offer guarantees as to a company’s reliability and trustworthiness, particularly when it comes to online purchases.

For a website owner, this translates into better conversion rates and customer loyalty thanks to improved credibility. Gandi’s Business SSL certificates come with a security breach warranty in the event that the certificate is responsible. You may also opt for a multi-domain version which will allow you to secure several domains under the same certificate.

PacksFreeStandardProBusiness
2048-bit KeyYesYesYesYes
Online validationYesYesNoNo
Organization validationNoNoYesYes
Extended Validation ("green bar")NoNoNoYes
Transaction warrantyNoNoUp to $250,000Up to $250,000
Automated certificate managementYesNoNoNo
Can be usedOn Simple HostingEverywhereEverywhereEverywhere
Single addressFree₹1,218.91 per year₹3,580.55 per year₹27,425.52 per year
Wildcard₹12,189.12 per year₹25,901.88 per year
Multi-domain₹3,809.10 per year₹48,375.57 per year
SelectSelectSelectSelect
Pricing Options Prices for India, Taxes excluded, in ₹ (INR)

FAQ / frequently asked questions

Customers who have a Simple Hosting instance can also benefit from a free, standard certificate that can be automatically installed on each of the sites you've defined in your instance.

  1. Go to your Simple Hosting admin page, select the instance where you have the site you want to secure
  2. Generate your free SSL certificate
  3. The automatic creation and installation process for your SSL certificate does the rest

In order to protect your site, you can set up any of the following SSL certificate types:

An SSL certificate lets you protect a web address, or a group of web addresses, in the case of Wildcard SSL and Multi-domain SSL certificates. Secure your transactions and give your users peace of mind. Customers who have Gandi hosting can get a free SSL certificate that can be automatically installed on each of the sites they've defined in their instance.

Here's what each type of SSL certificate that we offer is used for:

  • Standard SSL certificate: protects websites that don't make financial transactions
  • Wildcard SSL certificate: protects several websites that don't make financial transactions
  • Multi-domain SSL certificate: secures an administrative interface, a members space, an intranet, a webmail portal, etc.
  • Professional SSL certificate: secures a website that makes financial transactions or exchanges sensitive information. This type of certificate is only available for businesses or other legal entities
  • Business SSL certificate (EV): protects certain organizations that may be the target of attacks, like banks, for example, or large brands that want to reassure their customers that they are visiting their official website rather than a look-alike trying to steal their information. This type of certificate is only available for organizations with a "Business" type account or any other legal entity.
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