SSL Certificates

Digital Certificate

A digital certificate is an electronic “credit card” that establishes your credentials when doing business or other transactions on the Web. The certificate is issued by a certification authority (CA). It contains your name, a serial number, expiration dates, a copy of the certificate holder’s public key (used for encrypting messages and digital signatures), and the digital signature of the certificate-issuing authority so that a recipient can verify that the certificate is real. Digital certificates can be kept in registries so that authenticating users can look up other users’ public keys.

Secure Socket Layer

The SSL protocol is the web standard for encrypting communications between users and web sites. Data sent via an SSL connection is protected by encryption, a mechanism that prevents eavesdropping and tampering with any transmitted data. SSL provides businesses and consumers with the confidence that private data sent to a web site, such as credit card numbers, are kept confidential. Web server certificates are required to initialize an SSL session.

SSL Certificates Pricing

GeoTrust QuickSSL

• QuickSSL is a cost-effective authentication solution, offering 256-bit encryption and 99%+ browser compatibility.
• Secure transmissions of personal information between the user’s browser and your customer’s Web server.
• Price: $89.00 / year
• Setup Fee: $25.00 (one time)

GeoTrust Quick SSL Premium

• QuickSSL Premium combines the authentication functionality of QuickSSL with a True Site seal.
• 256-bit encryption and 99%+ browser compatibility.
• Highly identifiable icon indicating a secured site.
• True Site seal offers a live date/time stamp.
• Price: $125.00 / year
• Setup Fee: $25.00 (one time)

GeoTrust True Business ID

• True BusinessID offers optimum authentication and fraud prevention with a premium SSL certificate and a True Site security seal.
• 256-bit encryption and 99%+ browser compatibility.
• True Site identity verification seal that is embedded with your customer’s name, date and time stamp.
• Users can click the True Site seal for a company profile and identity confirmation.
• Easy-to-follow, online installation instructions.
• Price: $149.00 / year
• Setup Fee: $25.00 (one time)

GeoTrust EV SSL

What is an EV SSL Certificate?

Extended Validation or "EV" is the new standard developed and agreed upon by the major Certificate Authorities (like GeoTrust® and VeriSign®) and the major browser vendors to authenticate and issue next-generation SSL certificates.

EV SSL certificates help protect your site from phishing scams and assure your customers that they are dealing with a business or organization that has been thoroughly checked out using the New EV standard.

So What’s the Big Deal?

The green bar is part of the big deal (look up now if you're using IE7). EV certificates create an improved visual experience for the user by turning the address bar green for sites that have obtained an EV SSL certificate when using a high-security browser like IE7, Firefox, and Opera. Included in the green bar are the legal name of your company and the GeoTrust name.

The green address bar is an instant visual queue to your customers that your site is a trusted site and has met rigorous EV authentication standards. Higher trust means more business for you.

SSL Certificates	Setup Fee	New Signup	Renewal	Order
Geotrust EV SSL	$25.00 (one time)	$899.00/year	$1699.00/year	Order Now

GeoTrust EV SSL is Ideal for...

• E-commerce sites.
• Banking an other financial sites.
• Well known, high-risk customer-facing sites.
• Any site looking to protect its brand
• Any site that is likely to be the target of phishing scams
• Any site that that wants a competitive advantage

An EV certificate requires extensive background checks by GeoTrust staff and requires advanced planning and cooperation on your part. Before you place an order for an EV certificate please review the EV validation requirements.The verification process may takes up to 10 business day.

Authentic GeoTrust Dynamic Site Seal Included

Every new GeoTrust True BusinessID SSL is outfitted with a real-time GeoTrust Site Seal. Boost customer confidence and increase sales by displaying the GeoTrust Site Seal.

Your Site Seal will have your company’s name embedded with a live time and date stamp.

The Site Seal is clickable by your customers. When clicked, a new window opens showing the authenticity of your SSL certificate along with the name and location of your business or organization. Customer-assurance and confidence builds stronger online follow-through and sales.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SSL? The SSL (secure socket layer) protocol is the web standard for encrypting communications between users and web sites. Data sent via an SSL connection is protected by encryption, a mechanism that prevents eavesdropping and tampering with any transmitted data. SSL provides businesses and consumers with the confidence that private data sent to a web site, such as credit card numbers, are kept confidential. When do I need SSL? If you are running e-commerce transaction or you have a web site that request for customers private & confidential information, it is strongly recommended that you installed SSL to your site. In other words, to be a responsible web site owner, you shall have a SSL certificate in order to protect your customers info to be tapped or stolen via Internet. What is the requirement to purchase a SSL? You need to have a domain name and a dedicated IP for your website in order to setup the SSL to your web site. How soon can I get my SSL? For QuickSSL, you may receive the SSL within 24 hours after your domain name is validated and authenticated by GeoTrust. For a fully authenticated certificate such as Power Server ID or True BusinessID certificate and it can take 3 to 5 days to be issued. Can I try an SSL Certificate before purchasing? No. There is no trial SSL certificate available. How do I renew my certificate? If your SSL certificate is purchased from Exabytes You will have to pay for the SSL price (to Exabytes) One-Time Setup Fee ($25) to Exabytes Dedicated IP is given free of charge to you If your SSL certificate is purchased from other SSL provider You will have to pay for the SSL price (to SSL provider) Setup Fee ($25/installation) to Exabytes Dedicated IP fee ($20/year) to Exabytes I lost my private key. Can I get my certificate reissued for a new one? Yes. You shall find an archived copy of your list/messages in your EBuzzzz panel. Why is Authentication and Validation so Important? Yes. You can view your statistics report and then export it to an Excel file. Who can get an EV SSL certificate? Corporations, LLCs, sole proprietorships, partnerships, governments, and schools. Basically any entity that is legally registered with your local or state government. Can I apply for an EV certificate as an individual? No, individuals, that are not registered as a sole proprietorship, cannot apply for EV. How quick can I get it? True BusinessID EV takes about 10 days to complete.

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