Deploying SSL certificates is beneficial to website data encryption, identity verification, search engine optimization, browser security identification, compliance requirements, privacy protection, etc. It has become an important security measure nowadays. SSL certificates can protect website and user data security, and can also improve website credibility and visibility. There are 7 main types of common Singapore server website SSL certificates, as follows!

　　DV (Domain Validated) certificate

　　This is the most basic type of SSL certificate, used to verify the legitimacy of the domain name. The certificate authority simply confirms ownership of the domain name, which is usually issued within minutes. DV certificates are suitable for personal websites and small businesses.

　　OV (Organization Validated) certificate

　　This type of certificate requires verification of domain name ownership and the applicant's organizational information. The certificate authority verifies the organization's identity, which usually takes a few days. OV certificate is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and business websites.

　　EV (Extended Validation) certificate

　　EV certificates provide a higher level of verification, including verification of the organization’s legal identity, address and other details. Display the company name in green in the browser address bar to enhance user trust. EV certificates are suitable for businesses and e-commerce websites.

　　Wildcard certificate

　　Wildcard certificates can be used to protect a main domain name and all its subdomain names. For example, a wildcard certificate can be used to protect all subdomains such as www.example.com, blog.example.com, store.example.com, etc.

　　Multi-domain certificate

　　Multi-domain certificates (also known as SAN certificates) allow multiple domain names to be added to a single certificate. This is very convenient for websites with multiple domain names.

　　Extended Validation Multi-Domain (EV Multi-Domain) Certificate

　　This is a certificate type that combines EV and multi-domain functions, providing a higher level of verification and multi-domain protection.

　　Private certificate

　　Private certificates are issued by their own certificate authority (CA) and are suitable for some internal systems and applications and will not be trusted in public browsers.

　　Different SSL certificates provide different security levels and functions. When choosing an SSL certificate, you must pay attention to your actual needs and choose the appropriate certificate. It is worth noting that the SSL certificate has a validity period and must be renewed in advance to ensure the security of the website.