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Show Web site visitors that you're serious about security by choosing VeriSign® SSL Certificates and displaying the VeriSign Secured® Seal. For added customer confidence and better online performance, choose VeriSign® Secure Site Pro with EV: True 128-bit Extended Validation SSL.

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Trust level

1 star = Trust in full organization authentication
2 stars = Trust in the VeriSign Secured Seal
3 stars = Trust in the green address bar

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Green address bar

Address bar turns green in high security browsers to provide a highly visible indication of site security and trust.

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Extended validation

Highest level of authentication employing validation criteria dictated by CA/Browser Forum.

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VeriSign Secured® Seal

The most recognized security trust mark on the Internet, available in 13 languages.

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Full organization authentication

VeriSign verifies the existence of your business, the ownership of your domain name, and your authority to apply for the certificate. Our authentication procedures undergo annual independent SAS 70 Type II audits and are WebTrust certified.

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Security level

1 star = Shared SSL certificate with basic encryption
2 stars = Dedicated SSL certificate with basic encryption
3 stars = Dedicated SSL certificate with SGC encryption

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Encryption strength

Strong encryption, at 128 bits, requires 288 times as many combinations to break this code as with 40-bit encryption. That’s over a trillion times a trillion times stronger. True 128-bit SSL Certificates with SGC enable each site visitor to experience the strongest SSL encryption available to them.

128-bit minimum to 256-bit 40-bit minimum to 256-bit 128-bit minimum to 256-bit 40-bit minimum to 256-bit
NetSure extended warranty

NetSure protects certificate holders against certain losses resulting from breach by VeriSign of the warranties included in your VeriSign SSL Certificate.

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Express delivery

Issued within 2 business days of enrollment to organizations located in the U.S., paying by valid credit card, with a Dun and Bradstreet DUNS number and a validated domain name.

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1-year validity

The amount of time for which a certificate is valid. The validity period begins on the date of certificate issuance. SSL Certificates may be renewed within 90 days of expiration without losing the remaining validity.

$1,499 $995 $995 $399
2-year validity

The amount of time for which a certificate is valid. The validity period begins on the date of certificate issuance. SSL Certificates may be renewed within 90 days of expiration without losing the remaining validity.

$2,695
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$1,790
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$1,790
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$695
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3-year validity

The amount of time for which a certificate is valid. The validity period begins on the date of certificate issuance. SSL Certificates may be renewed within 90 days of expiration without losing the remaining validity.

$2,480
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$995
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Volume discounts

Bundle your annual certificate purchases into a single transaction by purchasing units and use these units to issue certificates when needed from your VeriSign Certificate Center Enterprise Account.

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VeriSign Certificate Center Account

Sign-in to view order status, renew an expiring certificate, or download a backup certificate. Renew and purchase more SSL Certificates with your contact and payment information securely stored online.

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Free customer support

Free technical support during regular business hours by toll-free phone number, email, or chat. Online support knowledge base and documents available at all times.

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Installation Checker

Applet used to verify correct installation of SSL Certificates.

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IDN Support

All VeriSign SSL Certificates can be used to secure Web sites with Internationalized Domain Names (IDN)

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Universal browser compatibility

VeriSign SSL Certificates are compatible with virtually every browser in use today.

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EV Upgrader™

Integrated into the VeriSign Secured Seal, ensures EV displays in Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP systems.

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Free revocation and replacement

Free revocation and replacement for certificates purchased with units. Free replacement for 30 days for all other certificates. After 30 days, a $100 replacement fee applies.

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VeriSign Verified™ Seal in Yahoo! Shopping

Gives Yahoo! Shopping merchants who have a current VeriSign SSL Certificate the opportunity to show the VeriSign Verified Seal next to their listings, once they subscribe for the service. First 90 days are free of charge.

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Free RatePoint subscription

One year free subscription to RatePoint, a Web-based customer feedback and reputation management tool

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Free security and monitoring software

Qualys Network Security Auditing free trial for 30 days, Netcraft e-commerce security analysis service, and Keynote Red Alert accessibility evaluation software.

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Licensing for multiple servers

Purchase licenses for up to 5 servers hosting a single domain for redundant server backups, server load balancing, and SSL accelerators.

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Recommended

A VeriSign® SSL Certificate with Extended Validation (EV) and Server Gated Cryptography (SGC) is the most trusted and secure option for SSL.

Please note: All prices are in U.S. dollars.

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