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InstantSSL

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description InstantSSL Overview

InstantSSL is a digital certificate issued by Sectigo that enables secure website connections. It offers immediate issuance of Domain Validated certificates, streamlining security implementation for businesses involved in ecommerce or requiring robust online protection. Wildcard options are available, allowing the same certificate to secure multiple related domains, benefiting organizations managing numerous websites.

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What does InstantSSL actually validate?

InstantSSL is a Domain Validated certificate, so Sectigo checks control of the domain rather than verifying the legal identity or trustworthiness of the business behind it. It can enable HTTPS, but it is not an organization-validation or extended-validation certificate. [Sectigo](https://www.instantssl.com/uploads/resources/Sectigo-WP-A-Z-SSL-Guide-180608_CF.pdf)

Can an InstantSSL certificate cover subdomains?

The InstantSSL DV Wildcard variant is designed to cover multiple subdomains under one base domain, while a regular single-domain certificate covers one hostname. A wildcard for example.com does not automatically cover a different base domain. [Sectigo](https://support.sectigo.com/IS_KnowledgeProductPage?c=Domain_Validated_DV_Certificates&k=&lang=)

How quickly can InstantSSL be issued?

Domain Validated certificates can be issued in minutes once the applicant completes domain-control validation and the request passes the required checks. The fast process comes from validating the domain, not from skipping validation entirely. [Sectigo product guide](https://www.positivessl.com/uploads/resources/Sectigo_Product_Guide.pdf)

Does InstantSSL make an ecommerce website completely secure?

It encrypts the connection between a browser and the website through HTTPS, which helps protect data in transit. It does not fix vulnerable application code, weak passwords, unsafe payment handling, or a compromised server.

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