🔐 DV SSL (Domain Validation SSL) is the most basic type of SSL certificate. It only verifies that you are the owner of the domain name of your website. It is fast, cheap and sufficient for most small and medium-sized sites.
📌 Features of a DV SSL Certificate
| Feature | Description |
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| 🔍 Validation Type | Only the domain name is validated |
| ⏱️ Setup Time | Can usually be obtained within a few minutes |
| 💰 Cost | The most affordable type of SSL |
| 🧾 Documents | No extra documents needed – email or DNS validation is usually enough |
| 🔒 Security | Encryption level is the same as EV/OV, but the trust level is lower |
| 🔍 How It Looks in the Browser | The padlock icon is shown, but the company name is not |
✅ When Is DV SSL Used?
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Personal blogs
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Small business websites
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Test and development environments
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Quick temporary projects
⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind
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It only gives visitors a “secure connection”; it does not provide corporate trust
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The company name is not shown in the browser (it is with EV SSL)
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Fake sites can also get DV SSL, so users should not rely on the padlock icon alone
